The Hindu community across Sindh — in cities such as Karachi, Hyderabad and Umerkot — celebrated Diwali with vibrant decorations, traditional Rangoli art, clay lamps and fireworks, symbolising the triumph of light over darkness and unity over division. Dawn Gulf News
At temples like the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Karachi, grounds were converted into bustling marketplaces selling lamps, fire-crackers and statues of deities — while Rangoli designs and oil lamps adorned hundreds of homes. Dawn
🇵🇰 Political leaders joined the festivities: Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori extended heartfelt Diwali greetings, reinforcing Pakistan’s constitutional guarantee of religious freedom and equal rights for all citizens. The Express Tribune
The provincial government of Sindh even declared a public holiday on October 20-21 for the Hindu community — a move seen by many as a strong symbol of inclusivity and recognition of the festival’s cultural significance. Pakistan Today
Why it matters:
- Diwali celebrations emphasise social cohesion, interfaith harmony and national solidarity.
- The festivities highlight the vibrant cultural contributions of the Hindu community in Pakistan’s economic and social life.
- Official recognition of the festival via holidays and leader statements represent important steps in reinforcing minority rights and shared national identity.
