What is Diwali?
Diwali is a Hindu festival of lights celebrated across South Asia. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul explains what's behind the annual festivities.
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Diwali gains recognition in the U.S.
The Indian Festival of Lights is now celebrated at the White House and in schools across 26 states. Shanelle Kaul shows how a new generation of South Asian Americans is spotlighting Diwali.
Diwali celebrations held across the globe
Diwali celebrations were held all over the world on Sunday. Shanelle Kaul looks at how some marked the holiday in the U.S.
Diwali expands across America
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, has become more recognized in America, even becoming a holiday in New York. Millions of South Asian Americans celebrate Diwali with an American twist and create their own traditions. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Oakland Diwali celebration helps unite an often-divided community
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, brought children and adults from different cultures together in Oakland Friday.
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