- Diwali will be a public school holiday in New York City starting in 2023
- This Diwali, UK PM Rishi Sunak gives London’s No. 10 Downing Street a festive twist with diyas
- Sweet celebration: Sydney’s ‘little India’ lights up as crowds turn out for Diwali
- Environment Canada removes reference to Diwali in GTA air quality statement
- Little India’s Bobby Arora shares a favourite recipe for Diwali, the festival of lights
- Celebrate Diversity with your Staff, Clients and Business Partners
Diwali will be a public school holiday in New York City starting in 2023
Diwali is one of the major religious festivals in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism celebrated by more than 1 billion people around the world. The date of Diwali fluctuates and is generally celebrated for five days. Starting next year in New York City, Diwali will become a public school holiday. New York City recognizes that Diwali is celebrated by a “growing number of New Yorkers.” The City encourages students to learn about Diwali, and takes action to acknowledge Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist communities.
This Diwali, UK PM Rishi Sunak gives London’s No. 10 Downing Street a festive twist with diyas
Indian-origin British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, lit Diyas at No. 10 Downing Street and wished everyone a happy Diwali. Diversity celebration wishes were also coming from King Charles III, whose Principal Private Secretary Sir Clive Alderton sent a special Diwali message to the Hinduja community highlighting the King’s commitment to all cultures and religions.
Diwali in India: How the Festival of Lights is celebrated
Sweet celebration: Sydney’s ‘little India’ lights up as crowds turn out for Diwali
In Sydney, Hindus and Sikhs lit candles and oil lamps to illuminate their homes as they celebrate light over darkness. Families and friends often meet up to socialize, exchange gifts, and sweets in their best outfits. The latest Australian census result indicated that India had become the third-largest nation of birth after England and Australia. Diwali has also become a boom for businesses in the area.
Environment Canada removes reference to Diwali in GTA air quality statement
Environment Canada issued, then removed, an air quality statement concerning holiday fireworks on Diwali, prompting questions about why a major Hindu holiday was singled out. The statement received many responses by the public.
Little India’s Bobby Arora shares a favourite recipe for Diwali, the festival of lights
On Diwali, people do a deep cleanse in the house, eat plenty of sweets with loved ones, offer prayers, watch fireworks, and conclude with a hearty meal. On this special day, many people avoid eating meat. What are your favourite Diwali dishes? Check out this ganga jamuna subzi recipe.
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