LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced colourful Diwali celebrations across the province under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.
This was announced by Minister for Minority Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora. The minister extended Diwali greetings to the Hindu community in Pakistan and around the world.
Speaking in Lahore, the provincial minister said the government would celebrate Diwali with the Hindu community in a grand and enthusiastic manner.
He announced that a special Diwali festival would be organised in Rahim Yar Khan on November 4, featuring celebrations to mark the religious and cultural occasion.
Another colourful Diwali event is scheduled to take place in Lahore on November 6, he added.
The provincial government said the celebrations reflected its commitment to promoting religious harmony, cultural diversity and inclusion while sharing the happiness of the Hindu community during the festival.
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Diwali (or Deepavali), known as the Festival of Lights, is a major multi-day celebration that symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and wisdom over ignorance.
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