Diwali, also known as Deepali or Deepavali, is a celebration of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. The Festival of Lights, as it is also known, is celebrated by more than 1 billion people worldwide.
With origins in Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism and Buddhism, Diwali is a 5-day-long festival that is celebrated differently by every person and community that takes part. Celebrations include placing lights or oil lamps around homes, temples and doors, coming together with loved ones and gifting sweets such as Halwa, Laddoos and Jalebis.
Firework displays are also common during Diwali and are usually let off on the third day of the festival. This is because Diwali is dependent on the lunar cycle, and this is when the moon wanes completely and the sky is at its darkest.
However you’re celebrating the Festival of Lights this year, we wish you a Happy Diwali!
Events:
SUSU – Diwali
Saturday 9 November – 18:00-19:00 – The Cube, Highfield Campus
Join the Indian Society’s Diwali mela where you can take part in a range of activities such as diya painting, Rangoli and sparklers.
Halls of Residences – Diwali Party
Wednesday 6 November – 17:30-20:30 – ‘Boiler House’ Common Room, Wessex Lane Halls of Residences
You’re invited to join our Halls of Residences’ Diwali party, where you can get involved in activities like Rangoli, Henna and tabla drumming, and take part in a dance workshop.
