Diwali

The festival of lights is one of the biggest events in the Hindu calendar and people mark it by decorating their homes and buying gifts. However, rising costs ...

"We have noticed a big change because of the cost of living - people are not buying as much... "[But] we are not calling family over because of the cost of living." However, that is not the case in 2022 for Bandhan Samanta of Nima Diamonds, who says the average cost of a necklace has risen by £100 and he now struggles to find manufacturers.

Aujourd'hui, le premier ministre Doug Ford a émis la déclaration suivante à l'occasion des fêtes de Diwali et de Bandi Chhor Divas :

Bonjour à tous. Et joyeux Diwali! Aujourd'hui, les communautés hindoues, jaïnistes, sikhes et bouddhistes du Canada et du monde vont célébrer la fête des ...

Diwali représente le triomphe de la lumière sur les ténèbres, du bon sur le mauvais, du bien sur le mal, ainsi que la puissance de la liberté, de l’espoir et du savoir. De ma famille à la vôtre, et au nom de tous les Canadiens, joyeux Diwali. Aujourd'hui, les communautés hindoues, jaïnistes, sikhes et bouddhistes du Canada et du monde vont célébrer la fête des lumières.

Ottawa, ON – The Hon. Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and the Official Opposition, released the following statement on Diwali:.

“Diwali is also a source of great warmth and joy as people gather with friends and family to feast together and share in the many blessings we have received. May your homes be filled with everlasting joy and peace as you enjoy the many traditions that make this time so special.” Across the world, Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists will get together with their loved ones to celebrate the ultimate triumph of good over evil.

CNW/ - Today, Hindu, Jain, Sikh and Buddhist communities across Canada and around the world will mark the beginning of Diwali, also known as the Festival of ...

A celebration of the triumph of light over darkness, Diwali sees families and friends coming together to pray, exchange gifts, and enjoy a feast while taking in colourful fireworks displays. 24, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, Hindu, Jain, Sikh and Buddhist communities across Canada and around the world will mark the beginning of Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights. October 24 marks the start of Diwali, an important celebration for the Hindu, Jain, Sikh, and Buddhist communities in Canada and around the world

Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as bright oil lamps and colorful lights lit up homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival that ...

Modi and his party had long pledged to build a temple to Ram where the Mughal-era mosque once stood, in a long-running controversy. But on Diwali night people also lit up the sky with firecrackers and its smoke causes smog that sometimes takes days to clear. The Babri Masjid mosque was destroyed by a Hindu mob with pickaxes and crowbars in December 1992, sparking massive Hindu-Muslim violence that left some 2,000 people dead, most of them Muslims. Thousands of residents also lit lamps at their houses and temples across the city. The stunning spectacle along the shores of Saryu River was also attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Ahead of the celebrations, cities and towns across the country were decked with colorful lights.

Diwali, one of the most popular Hindu festivals, is celebrated by devotees all over the world. Also known as the festival of lights, it symbolises the ...

"Air quality may deteriorate if the smoke from fireworks remains at or descends to ground level," Environment Canada said as high levels of air pollution ...

“Light winds and stagnating weather conditions are expected to cause increasing levels of air pollution,” Environment Canada said. [Environment Canada](https://globalnews.ca/tag/environment-canada/) has issued an [alert](https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?on61#214310186946556798202210230503wo2080cwto) on Monday to parts of the Greater Toronto Area “due to the possibility of deteriorating air quality as a result of fireworks for Diwali.” The weather agency said high levels of air pollution are expected Monday evening into the overnight hours on Tuesday.

Toronto and other parts of the GTA are under a special air quality warning ahead of festivities for the beginning of Diwali. Environment Canada iss...

Any air quality warnings that day in any weather app? Speaking of atmosphere, here in Toronto a weather app has given a „possible air quality warning“ today because of Diwali. [special air quality warning](https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?on61#214310186946556798202210230503wo2080cwto) ahead of festivities for the beginning of Diwali.

“Today across Ontario and all around the globe, those of the Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and Jain faiths are beginning their celebrations of Diwali. Also called the ...

Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement on Diwali, the Festival of Lights: “Today, we join Hindus, Sikhs and Jains in B.C. and around the ...

On behalf of our entire government, I wish all those celebrating a happy and healthy Diwali.” “As we celebrate Diwali, let us also remember that our province’s diversity is part of what makes B.C. There will also be feasting, exchanging of gifts and sweets, and spending time with family and friends.

Environment Canada is warning air quality across parts of Toronto and surrounding areas could deteriorate tonight as expected Diwali fireworks combine with ...

The special air quality statement says Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga and the surrounding areas could be impacted, with the agency warning people with smoke sensitivities to consider taking steps to reduce their exposure. The spokesperson says it's believed to be the first time an air quality statement has been issued in relation to holiday fireworks, in part because similar atmospheric conditions during last year's Diwali celebrations led to elevated air quality risks. As a result, firework smoke could stay closer to the ground rather than mix in the atmosphere, leading to a possible air quality deterioration.

Environment Canada issued the alert on Monday morning as residents in Mississauga, Brampton and many parts of the GTA area expected to celebrate Diwali – a ...

“Light winds and stagnating weather conditions are expected to cause increasing levels of air pollution. [insauga's Editorial Standards and Policies](https://www.insauga.com/editorial-guidelines) A special air quality statement has been issued for Mississauga and Brampton due to the “possibility of deteriorating air quality as a result of fireworks for Diwali.”

"Ayo Environment Canada! Do y'all issue the same air quality warnings on Canada Day, Labor Day etc. as you do with Diwali?"

Or massive firework shows all over Canada during Canada day? aint never seen this report for Canada Day this feels hella racist. If air quality statements for fireworks are now a thing it’s incredibly problematic to roll this out for the first time today: as you do with Diwali? Do y’all issue the same air quality warnings on Canada Day, Labor Day etc.

Climatologist David Phillips said in an interview that there was a spike in air quality on Diwali last year due to a large number of fireworks.

[Code of Conduct](https://www.thestar.com/about/community-guidelines.html). If it were local widespread burning going on, we’d mention that.” These conditions, paired with smoke from fireworks in a concentrated area, can lead to worse air quality.

Aujourd'hui, le premier ministre Doug Ford a émis la déclaration suivante à l'occasion des fêtes de Diwali et de Bandi Chhor Divas :

A devotee holds an oil lamp while offering prayers during Hindu festival of Diwali at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Oct. 24, 2022.

This year's festival featured classical and folk Indian dances, plus other musical and dance entertainment produced and presented by local youth dance schools.

“Diwali highlights the unique cultural roots of our Indian community and gives Mission a chance to experience our right traditions.” Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists. Mission’s Diwali was adapted from, and closely followed, the most popular festival celebrated in India.

Diwali, the biggest holiday of the year for many South Asian communities in B.C., hits its peak on Monday, with thousands gathering in temples and gurdwaras ...

For Hindus, it's to celebrate the return of the deity Rama after years of exile, or to honour the goddess of wealth. "For me it is a sign of goodness every time winning over evil. Volunteers at the gurdwara on Sunday were busy making rotis and other food in preparation for the thousands of worshippers expected on Monday. Pratap Sandhu, director of Prabu Sweets in Surrey, B.C., said Diwali is the busiest time of year for the store, as people queued outside the shop on Sunday. It's to spread happiness in the public and that's it," said Jasvir Singh, a representative of the student union at the College of New Caledonia in Prince George, B.C. For the Jains, it marks the passing of the spiritual leader Mahavira, while for the Sikhs it marks the liberation of Guru Hargobind from prison.

Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd'hui la déclaration suivante à l'occasion de Diwali : « Aujourd'hui, nous nous joignons aux millions de ...

Diwali nous invite également à célébrer la diversité qui fait la force du Canada. Les gens qui se rassemblent avec famille et amis pour allumer les diyas, décorer leur maison, offrir des prières ou échanger des cadeaux et des plats nous rappellent d’envisager l’année qui vient avec optimisme et espoir. « Diwali, la fête des lumières, est une occasion de marquer le triomphe de la lumière sur les ténèbres, du bien sur le mal et de la vérité sur le mensonge.

With advance polls and some online voting, it's not a big problem, says president of Cambridge Hindu temple and cultural centre.

But Persaud, a Hindu born in Guyana, doesn’t think it’s a big deal that Diwali and the elections are on the same day. Many will worship Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and wealth. The date for municipal elections is set in stone — once every four years on the fourth Monday of October. Families get together for a feast and treats. Let’s try to be tolerant.” WATERLOO REGION — Two big events were on the same day — the Ontario municipal elections and Diwali, the religious and cultural festival celebrated by thousands of people in Waterloo Region and millions around the world.

Indians across the country are celebrating the Hindu festival that symbolises the victory of light over darkness.

But on the night of Diwali, people also light up the sky with firecrackers, and the smoke causes smog that sometimes takes days to clear. [Diwali](/news/2020/11/14/diwali-2020-when-is-it-and-how-is-it-celebrated) on Monday as bright earthen oil lamps and colourful lights lit up homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival that symbolises the victory of light over darkness. Indians across the country are celebrating the Hindu festival that symbolises the victory of light over darkness.

A weather warning issued for Toronto via Environment Canada has been reissued following widespread back-lash. Earlier today, the government agency...

[pic.twitter.com/XCJFBCnpFG] [October 24, 2022] Why even mention this?— The Yeti of Kananaskis ☭ (@LordOfTheYeti1) [pic.twitter.com/2unZoxap4W] [October 24, 2022] [https://t.co/x7CSZHU9Ti] [October 24, 2022] If air quality statements for fireworks are now a thing it’s incredibly problematic to roll this out for the first time today:— Krista Coughlin (@kristacoughlin) [pic.twitter.com/Wb9ikNNQMQ] [October 24, 2022]

By Monday afternoon, preparations for Diwali at the Radha Krishna Mandir and Cultural Centre in Cambridg, were well underway. "Diwali is the festival of lights.

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Jill and I wish a happy Diwali to the more than one billion Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists celebrating this Festival of Lights in the United States, ...

American history has been a constant struggle between the American ideal that we are all created equal and the harsh reality that that we have never fully lived up to it. On this day, we give thanks for the optimism, courage, and empathy demonstrated by the incredible South Asian community all across America. Jill and I wish a happy Diwali to the more than one billion Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists celebrating this Festival of Lights in the United States, India, and around the world.

Diwali is celebrated by many major religions around the world, including by Hindus and Sikhs. It's celebrated with prayers, dances, sweets, candles and ...

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With advance polls and some online voting, it's not a big problem, says president of Cambridge Hindu temple and cultural centre.

But Persaud, a Hindu born in Guyana, doesn’t think it’s a big deal that Diwali and the elections are on the same day. Many will worship Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and wealth. The date for municipal elections is set in stone — once every four years on the fourth Monday of October. Families get together for a feast and treats. Let’s try to be tolerant.” WATERLOO REGION — Two big events were on the same day — the Ontario municipal elections and Diwali, the religious and cultural festival celebrated by thousands of people in Waterloo Region and millions around the world.

Gurdwaras and Mandirs across the province were busy Monday, as people brought goods and sweets, and lit Diyas, small lamps representing the triumph of light ...

“Lots of people come pray.” On Sunday, hundreds gathered to mark the start of the holiday at the 19th Annual Diwali Fest at the Vancouver roundhouse community centre. Monday marked the first day of Diwali, a five-day festival of light celebrating the victory of good over evil.

The gym at Northern College was filled with music and fun for Diwali — the festival of lights — as singers and dancers entertained the crowd that spread up into ...

The evening ended with fireworks. The gym at Northern College was filled with music and fun for Diwali — the festival of lights — as singers and dancers entertained the crowd that spread up into the mezzanine of the gym, and required several trips to storage for more chairs as people arrived. This is the first time the Bains' hosted Diwali in Timmins and they hope to continue holding the celebration annually and keeping it free for everyone to attend. Attendees included members of the Sikh Sangat of Timmins, international students and members of the wider Timmins community. The event was held on Sunday (Oct. Diwali is celebrated in Hinduism, Sikhism, Newar Buddhism and Jainism, and is one of the most important holidays of the year.

October 24th - 29th, Indians around the world are celebrating the Diwali Festival to recognize the triumph of light over darkness and good versus evil.

Rajesh Parekh explained Diwali's meaning and Dr Adeshnee Pather facilitated the evening filled with fun, games and prizes. The Pembina Valley Indian Society celebrated the Indian involvement in the Morden Lions Club with District Vice Governor Lion Shannon Dueck addressing the crowd and thanking them for giving back to their community. On Saturday night, the Pembina Valley Indian Society held their event at the Morden Access Event Centre, opening the function to all people in the Pembina Valley.