"Diwali, also known as the Hindu festival of lights, is a five-day event that people around the world celebrate with gatherings, lights, fireworks and feasts. Diwali is derived from the word "Deepavali," meaning "a row of lights." The dates of the festival are based on the Hindu lunar calendar, typically falling in late October or early November. The festival is also observed by Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists."
""It's about light overcoming darkness, hope over despair, and good over evil. And in this divisive time, it is important to recognize why diversity and inclusiveness is strength. And that's what Toronto is about," Chow said Monday. 'It's about celebrating who we are' The mayor said celebrating each other's cultures is "extremely important" because doing so helps to foster a sense of belonging among people who have made Toronto home."
Toronto's mayor officially proclaimed Oct. 20, 2025 as Diwali Day, marking the first such proclamation in the city's history and prompting excitement from Rinku Shah, CEO and founder of the Diwali Festival of Lights in Toronto. Diwali is a five-day Hindu festival of lights celebrated with gatherings, lights, fireworks and feasts, derived from the word Deepavali meaning 'a row of lights.' The festival's dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar, typically in late October or early November, and is also observed by Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists. The mayor emphasized that Diwali symbolizes light over darkness and that celebrating diverse cultures fosters belonging and inclusion in Toronto.
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