The festival of lights, Diwali, was celebrated with enthusiasm and religious fervour by the Hindu community in Karachi, Pakistan, on Sunday. The celebrations brought together people from different religious backgrounds, highlighting the spirit of brotherhood, cultural diversity and interfaith harmony.Temples, homes and neighbourhoods across the city were beautifully decorated with traditional earthen lamps, colourful lights and decorative ornaments. Families gathered to perform religious rituals, exchange sweets and share festive greetings.
Historic Swaminarayan Temple Becomes a Centre of Celebrations
The historic Shri Swaminarayan Temple on M.A. Jinnah Road witnessed special celebrations as members of the Hindu community gathered for prayers and festivities.Devotees dressed in traditional attire visited temples, participated in puja ceremonies and lit diyas to mark the occasion. The celebrations also featured fireworks, rangoli decorations and the distribution of traditional sweets.
Pakistani Leaders Extend Diwali Greetings
Several political leaders in Pakistan extended their greetings to the Hindu community on the occasion.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari conveyed their wishes, highlighting the importance of religious freedom, equal rights and peaceful coexistence.Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah also wished the Hindu community happiness, prosperity and peace. Other provincial leaders emphasised the contribution of religious minorities to Pakistan’s social and economic development.
