Diwali is the Indian “festival of lights”—a holiday that celebrates the triumph of good over evil. This year, Diwali will be celebrated on October 24. Though technically religious, it’s also become a cultural event in North America that’s celebrated with sweets and special foods.
To all my friends celebrating, have a blessed time of light, love, peace and community.
India has been hit hard with COVID in the past few weeks. My heart goes out to my friends who are from there. It’s a bad situation there like it was in other places earlier in the pandemic. It’s a problem that impacts the world and needs a solid response. This situation requires more than prayers, it requires action. May the people there find hope and healing quickly. They need serious help so that things will not get worse.
For more information check out this article from CNN/MSN.
Republic Day is a national holiday in India. It honours the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950 replacing the Government of India Act as the governing document of India and thus, turning the nation into a newly formed republic… From Wikipedia
To all my friends celebrating India Republic Day, I wish you a great day of celebrating a great nation that has given much to the world.
Ganesha Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chavithi is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Ganesha. May all who celebrate be blessed. (Sorry I’m late in the good wishes)
India is now a more LGBTQ friendly country today. The right to love is a important part of human rights and dignity. Congratulations to those who can come out of the shadows to share their love with who they choose.
Independence Day is annually celebrated on 15th August, as a national holiday in India commemorating the nation’s independence from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1947, the UK Parliament passed the Indian Independence Act 1947 transferring legislative sovereignty to the Indian Constituent Assembly.
To all my friends and followers from India have a great day of celebrating and coming together as a nation. Happy Independence Day!
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