ISLAMABAD:The Hindu community across Pakistan celebrated the religious festival of Diwali with traditional enthusiasm, devotion and joy, marking the occasion with prayers, the lighting of traditional lamps, colourful decorations and family gatherings.
Special prayers were offered at temples, while homes and places of worship were illuminated with oil lamps and decorative lights. Members of the Hindu community exchanged greetings and sweets, sharing the festive spirit with friends and families.
The celebrations highlighted Pakistan’s religious and cultural diversity and the importance of promoting interfaith harmony, mutual respect and peaceful coexistence among communities.
The festival also provided an opportunity to strengthen bonds of friendship and promote the message of peace, hope and prosperity.