Determined by the Hindu lunar calendar, the annual festival features prayers for prosperity and the sharing of traditional sweets across India and the global diaspora.
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Determined by the Hindu lunar calendar, the annual festival features prayers for prosperity and the sharing of traditional sweets across India and the global diaspora.
The festival follows the Hindu lunar calendar, typically falling in late October or early November. The biggest public holiday in India features prayers for prosperity and good fortune — and lots of sweets.
PBS NewsHour reported the story as "What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how is it celebrated?."
2 sources have covered this story, including PBS NewsHour and The New York Times. The earliest reporting in the cluster landed about 17 hours ago.
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- FirstThe New York TimesNov 6, 2:31 AM ET · United StatesLeft
- +40hPBS NewsHourNov 7, 6:01 PM ET · United StatesLeft
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[01] VerifiedCore event reported by 2 independent outlets across the spectrum.
[02] DisputedKey facts present in mainstream desks; corroboration thin from wires.
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