Carmel council votes to allow fireworks to celebrate Diwali youarecurrent.com The Carmel City Council unanimously voted March 21 to allow consumer fireworks to be used to celebrate Diwali, a holiday traditionally observed by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists. Diwali, known as the festival of lights, is celebrated in October or November, with the date set by the Hindu .... read more