The vibrant Hindu festival of Diwali is already upon us, with millions across Britain commencing the annual festivities. The event, often observed by other faiths as well, promises street parties and firework displays as people across the world unite in celebration.
This year Diwali is being celebrated today (Thursday, October 31) but some parts of the country will observe the festival on Friday (November 1). The festival usually lasts up to five days, but the exact date changes every year as the Hindu calendar is based on the moon.
Over those five days, those who celebrate prepare for the event by cleaning and decorating their homes. Families also cook traditional Indian sweets, light fireworks, enjoy delicious feasts with their families and give each other gifts. Many towns even organise community parades and fairs with parades, music and dance performances in parks, reports the Mirror.
It is commonly referred to as the festival of lights since a lot of the celebrations involve big, bold displays of light and colour. As well as symbolising the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance, Diwali is often associated with Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity.
There are countless ways to wish everyone a happy Diwali. From poetic messages to simple well wishes. If you’re keen to fully embrace the spirit of the festival, you could light a lamp of love or blast a chain of sorrow.
Expressing the right sentiment is always crucial, but it’s not just about the words. Here are some great examples from Mirror Online to help others mark the historic festival over the next few days.
How to wish someone a Happy Diwali
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I hope you have a blessed, healthy and prosperous Diwali. A very happy Diwali to you and your family!
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With light of beautiful diyas and the holy chants, may happiness and prosperity fill your life forever! Wishing you and your Family very happy and prosperous Diwali!
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An occasion to celebrate victory over defeat, light over darkness, awareness over ignorance, an occasion to celebrate life. May this auspicious occasion light up your life with happiness, joy and peace. Happy Diwali!
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Candles to enjoy life; decorations to light life; presents to share success; firecrackers to burn evils; sweets to sweeten success, and worship to thank God! Wish you a joyous and prosperous Diwali!
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May this Diwali endow you with opulence and prosperity. Happiness comes at your steps. Wishing you a bright future in your life.
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Light a lamp of love. Blast a chain of sorrow. Shoot a rocket of prosperity. Fire a flowerpot of happiness. Wish you and your family a sparkling Diwali.
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May millions of lamps illuminate your life with joy, prosperity, health and wealth forever. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Diwali.
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Let us celebrate the great Indian Tradition of Joy, Light, Sweets & Happiness. Happy Diwali -by Abdul Siddiqui