CELEBRATION OF LIGHT...DIWALI

CELEBRATION OF LIGHT       Isn't it amazing that the whole world celebrates LIGHT?...
It is indeed universal; it is another sign of our Oneness.
Every year, there is a festival of LIGHT ( Diwali) in India when  millions of Hindus, Jains,
Sikhs and some Buddhists celebrate the victory of LIGHT OVR DARKNESS.
Also, Muslims examine the importance of light within Islam.  NUR or NOR, one of the 99 names of Allah,  means LIGHT. And in the Qur'an. God is the Light of heavens and earth...
The first Diwali was in 527 BC and India is one of the oldest civilization.

The Jews celebrate HANUKKAH starting late December by lighting a minorah, a 9 candle holder.
It is the Jewish festival of lights.

Christians around the world celebrate December 25, the birth of the LIGHT OF THE WORLD, a title Jesus gave to himself (Jn 8:12) and also to his followers (Matt 5:14).

Hindus and Buddhists also celebrate Christmas as a festival of lights.

Chinese celebrate the New Year  in early February with many lights.


HAPPY DIWALI TO ALL!!


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