Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs

Birmingham greetings from across the city for Diwali 2018

Diwali, the ‘Festival of Lights’, is being celebrated today – Wednesday 7th November – by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists.

For those taking part, it’s a celebration of goodness overcoming evil, light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance and hope over despair.

Diwali celebrations include 'Puja' or worship, as well as family time and feasting.
[/media-credit] Diwali celebrations include ‘Puja’ or worship, as well as family time and feasting.

Those celebrating commemorate the day with food, sweets, fireworks and worship; both at home and at temple. This worship is known as ‘puja’, and is as important as the family time and feasting.

Sikhs honour the day as Bandi Chhor Divas, which marks the release of Guru Hargobind and coincides with Diwali. While Jains observe the day as final liberation of Mahavira; and Buddhists celebrate as part of their worship of goddess Laxmi.

As Brummies and thousands of people from across the West Midlands observe Diwali, the city has been out to share their festive greetings.

Goddess Lakshmi is revered and celebrated during Diwali festivities
[/media-credit] Goddess Lakshmi is revered and celebrated during Diwali festivities

Here’s some beautiful Diwali greetings from across the region:

#1  I Am Birmingham

#2  West Midlands Police

https://twitter.com/WMPolice/status/1060159345130983425

#3  Shree Geeta Bhawan Temple

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp3nLxNALym/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=13pw9xyjz4zj5

#4  Antonio Aakeel 

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp4Va-JjXP-/

#5  Meera Syal

https://twitter.com/MeeraSyal/status/1060098102080749570

#6  Birmingham REP

https://twitter.com/BirminghamRep/status/1060179541379948544

#7  Aston Villa FC 

https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1060127294390501376

#8  Leader of Birmingham City Council, Cllr Ian Ward

https://twitter.com/BrumLeader/status/1060104423618330629

#9  Birmingham Archives

https://twitter.com/TheIronRoom/status/1060161280101748738

#10  Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice

https://twitter.com/brumshospice/status/1060109122182569984

#11  NX West Midlands

https://twitter.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1060109904994807813

#12  Birmingham City University (BCU)

https://twitter.com/MyBCU/status/1060193551471009792

#13  Sohan Kailey and Bhangra Tots

https://twitter.com/sohankailey/status/1059946025169895426

#14  BrumHour

https://twitter.com/BrumHour/status/1060231907017940994

#15  Birmingham City Council

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp4sSCljaJa/

#16  Resorts World 

https://twitter.com/RW_Birmingham/status/1060149983184388097

#17  Birmingham Airport

https://twitter.com/bhx_official/status/1060145396121550848

#18  Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

https://twitter.com/BM_AG/status/1060136721164189697

#19  Sampad Arts

https://twitter.com/sampad_arts/status/1060119820425924608

#20  Birmingham City FC

https://twitter.com/BCFC/status/1060110046812618753

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