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In Short: Hindu communities in Pakistan are marking Diwali with festivities and religious rituals, while concerns over pollution from fireworks persist in India.
New Delhi blanketed in toxic smog after Diwali fireworks. Al Jazeera English
Hindu communities across Pakistan are celebrating Diwali with enthusiasm, lighting homes, temples, and neighbourhoods with colourful lights and traditional oil lamps.
Traditional rangoli designs have been created at some places, while fireworks are adding to the celebrations elsewhere.
Ramesh Kumar, a priest at the Shiva Temple, explained the religious significance of Diwali by recalling the return of Shri Ram Chandra after defeating Ravana.
Women attending the event said they look forward to Diwali throughout the year and make extensive preparations for the festival.
From Karachi to Tharparkar and Islamabad, the festival has brought families together for prayers, fireworks, and the exchange of greetings.
Community members have shared messages of peace, love, hope, and brotherhood, describing Diwali as more than a religious celebration, but an occasion to come together, share happiness, and spread love.
Following prayers at temples, firecrackers and fireworks are being set off as homes, temples, and marketplaces are illuminated with colourful electric lights, candles, and traditional diyas.
In Karachi, the Hindu community is celebrating Diwali with great enthusiasm, with the city's Swaminarayan Temple decorated with colourful lights for the occasion.
A vibrant atmosphere prevailed as members of the community gathered to mark the festival.
In Tharparkar, Diwali celebrations are underway across several towns, including Mithi, where the Hindu community is marking the religious occasion with traditional rituals and festivities.
The towns of Tharparkar have taken on a festive appearance, with streets and neighbourhoods glowing with Diwali decorations and lights.
Meanwhile, in India, concerns over pollution from fireworks persist, with rural farm fires and Diwali fireworks likely to trigger pollution emergencies in northern India during late autumn and early winter.
What's confirmed
- Hindu communities across Pakistan are celebrating Diwali with enthusiasm, lighting homes, temples, and neighbourhoods with colourful lights and traditional oil lamps.
- Traditional rangoli designs have been created at some places, while fireworks are adding to the celebrations elsewhere.
- Ramesh Kumar, a priest at the Shiva Temple, explained the religious significance of Diwali by recalling the return of Shri Ram Chandra after defeating Ravana.
- Women attending the event said they look forward to Diwali throughout the year and make extensive preparations for the festival.
- From Karachi to Tharparkar and Islamabad, the festival has brought families together for prayers, fireworks, and the exchange of greetings.
- Community members have shared messages of peace, love, hope, and brotherhood, describing Diwali as more than a religious celebration, but an occasion to come together, share happiness, and spread love.
- Following prayers at temples, firecrackers and fireworks are being set off as homes, temples, and marketplaces are illuminated with colourful electric lights, candles, and traditional diyas.
- In Karachi, the Hindu community is celebrating Diwali with great enthusiasm, with the city's Swaminarayan Temple decorated with colourful lights for the occasion.
- A vibrant atmosphere prevailed as members of the community gathered to mark the festival.
- In Tharparkar, Diwali celebrations are underway across several towns, including Mithi, where the Hindu community is marking the religious occasion with traditional rituals and festivities.
- The towns of Tharparkar have taken on a festive appearance, with streets and neighbourhoods glowing with Diwali decorations and lights.
- Meanwhile, in India, concerns over pollution from fireworks persist, with rural farm fires and Diwali fireworks likely to trigger pollution emergencies in northern India during late autumn and early winter.
What's still developing
- And this winter, that first pollution spike from farm fires will likely overlap with Diwali, when half a billion people in Delhi and other parts of northern India are exploding holiday firecrackers.