Today is Diwali, the festival of lights which is a major Indian festival celebrated by Indians across the globe.
The lights or lamps signify the up lighting of darkness and victory of good over evil within. This day is also commemorated as the homecoming of Hindu God Rama after a 14 year exile in the forest.
Diwali in Fiji is enjoyed and celebrated by people regardless of what their race or faith is.
Meanwhile, the Shri Sanatan Dharam Prathinidhi Sabha said tolerance, working together towards building a better Fiji and reconciliation is what the country currently needs and that is what the Festival of lights "Diwali" teaches us.
Sabha General Secretary Kamal Sharma said when several Diwali candles or diyas are lit it chases darkness showing unity which tells people the significance of getting together and striding towards building a better country.
Meanwhile, Interim Finance Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry said this year's Diwali is a good beginning for the country after what it went through last year.
Chaudhry said the Interim Government has put in place various initiatives which will help Fiji move forward.
He also said the Interim Government has proposed a People's Charter which will look at ending the coup culture in Fiji.
Chaudhry also stresses that the country will move forward despite the negative comments against the Interim Government.
Be careful not to start unnecessary fires this Diwali long weekend.
This is the advice of National Fire Authority Chief, Mark Reid who said that people need to make sure that supervision of children playing with firecrackers is a top priority and said there are a lot of safety measures that need to be taken in account this Diwali long weekend.
Reid also said that people must use common sense at a time like this and adds that Diwali is a time for fun, lights, family and prayer, not tragedy.
Reid also adds that his firefighters will be on stand by should any need arise.
National Fire Authority Chief, Mark Reid.
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Fiji celebrates Festival of Lights
