Inter-faith Harmony: For the 1st time, Gov formally celebrates Diwali at PNCA

ISLAMABAD, NOV 2018: The Ministry of National Harmony organized the event and arranged a ceremony to perform religious rituals by Hindu minority living in Pakistan to ensure equal rights for minorities.Adviser to Prime Minister for National Harmony Dr Paul Bhatti parliamentarians, diplomats and participants from general public attended the event that included exchange of greetings in a traditional way and worship of goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, Ma Kali, Lord Chitragupta and Govardhan Parvat.Diwali is a Hindu community festival which celebrates the victory of good over evil, and the spreading of the light of learning.It falls on the day of ‘Amavasyaa’, when the moon does not rise and there is darkness all around. Light, being symbol of hope and positive energy, indicates the victory of good over evil.Dr. Paul Bhatti, on the occasion said government stands committed to ensure equal rights for all minority communities as enshrined in Constitution of Pakistan and UN Declaration of Human Rights.He said the festivals of minorities are celebrated officially by the government throughout the year to follow the true ethical values.