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Students dance at a Diwali celebration at the Center for Computing and Data Sciences on Friday. Organizations around Boston, such as the State House and cultural clubs at universities, hosted Diwali celebrations, a five-day celebration observed by people of various Indian religions. SYDNEY ROTH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Diwali celebrations light up the Boston community

Tavishi Chattopadhyay November 3, 2024
Community leaders and college campuses across Boston hosted Diwali events this past weekend to celebrate the holiday and promote cultural education.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Jewish community organizations in Boston are preparing for virtual Hanukkah celebrations, which will begin on Thursday. PHOTO COURTESY ROANOKE COLLEGE VIA FLICKR

Households across Boston to find light in pandemic-era Hanukkah festivities

Taylor Brokesh December 10, 2020
A pandemic can’t stamp out the Jewish festival of lights. Community organizations in Boston are prepared for virtual celebrations of Hanukkah, which begins Thursday evening.
Falu performs at Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub for a concert benefitting the Desai Foundation. PHOTO BY ELISE TAKAHAMA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Bollywood singer Falu teams up with charity for health, education, culture

Elise Takahama November 9, 2016

She’s known for her blend of traditional Indian vocals and modern pop style, but Falu uses her talent for more than spreading music and culture. Although not for the first time, Falu worked with...

Religious organizations such as BU Hillel help to ease the transition for students wishing to celebrate holidays away from home. PHOTO COURTESY ROANOKE COLLEGE/FLICKR

Religious campus organizations support students in celebrating holidays away from home

Mariam Syed November 11, 2015

As the weather gets cooler and tree branches become bare, the holiday season starts to arrive. Local universities and institutions have already begun to celebrate various religious holidays alongside...

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