Elk Grove shines bright for Diwali as California makes festival state holiday
A big party was held in Elk Grove on Monday night, with the community's annual Diwali celebration taking place.
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A big party was held in Elk Grove on Monday night, with the community's annual Diwali celebration taking place.
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, brought children and adults from different cultures together in Oakland Friday.
More than a billion people across the planet are celebrating Diwali this week.
BAPS Hindu Temple in Rancho Cordova held a Diwali Festival Saturday. The celebration was attended by roughly 4,200 attendees throughout the day, including many elected officials. Diwali is celebrated by billions of people around the world and is regarded as a time of joy and peace, time spent with loved ones and a time of giving.
