Pakistani Hindus on Sunday celebrated Diwali across the country with zeal and fervour, with families and the community decorating their houses and temples with colourful lights.
Special “poojas” were held in different temples while sweets were also distributed among the people during observance of religious festivity of Hinduism.
The Pakistani Hindu community also lit earthen lamps in the night and fireworks were also be exhibited to celebrate the festival. Apart from Karachi, Lahore, and other major cities, festivities were also held in Matiari, Tando Allahyar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Jamshoro, Badin, Sanghar, Hala, Tando Adam, and Shahdadpur.
On the other hand, Prime Minister Imran Khan wished “a happy Diwali” to the Hindu folks in Pakistan as the minority community celebrated its annual festival of lights.
Wishing all our Hindu citizens a happy Diwali
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) October 26, 2019
PM Imran extended the greetings to the Hindu citizens on Twitter, writing: “Wishing all our Hindu citizens a happy Diwali.”
The minster of human rights, Dr Shireen Mazari also wished the Hindu community on Diwali.
Wishing a joyous and prosperous Diwali to all those celebrating. pic.twitter.com/ys7Adsxcne
— Shireen Mazari (@ShireenMazari1) October 26, 2019
Wishing a joyous and prosperous Diwali to all those celebrating,” she said in her message on Twitter.
Congratulating the Hindu community on Diwali, Sindh Governor Imran Ismail said it was a festival of light and happiness. The Hindu community should specially pray for the prosperity and progress of Pakistan and for independence of held Kashmir.
