Diwali
Dr. Ram celebrates by inviting the community to dress in bright festive colours, and to enjoy a traditional meal, company and music with his family.
The holiday celebrates the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. It’s a beautiful opportunity to get together with friends and family and rejoice in the light of one another’s company, while preparing for a fruitful year ahead.
Because Diwali is celebrated by such a diverse group of people, traditions, and customs can vary from family to family. “Leading up to Diwali, we clean our houses, light diyas (oil lamps), draw rangoli (patterns made with colored powder or rice), and cook all sorts of mitai (sweets), and snacks,” Patel said. “During Diwali, we dress up in new clothes, perform pujas (religious ceremonies), get together with family and friends to enjoy large feasts, and even light fireworks.
