Diwali 2024
Celebrate Diwali Lunch Time Event
At ARI Orange Zone Café - Friday 15th November, 11.30 – 1.30 pm
Namaste! (Greetings) As we step into the colourful Hindu festival of Diwali, please be invited to join us in exploring the significance of this joyous occasion and the heart-warming celebrations that it encompasses.
Diwali isn't merely a ‘Festival of Lights,’ for me, Diwali holds profound spiritual importance. It's a time for cleansing the soul and shedding off negativity, much like making New Year's resolutions. Diwali inspires us to kindle the light of positivity and extinguish the darkness within.
The sense of togetherness during Diwali is strong. Families come closer, old disagreements find resolutions and loved ones gather to pray, celebrate, and enjoy good food. It highlights the importance of family and the joy of being together!
Diwali transcends religious boundaries, uniting people of various faiths. This festival highlights the importance of harmony, the victory of good over evil, and the light that shines within us all.
It's a time when communities come together, share meals, and celebrate life. As we celebrate Diwali, the festival beautifully exemplifies the idea that the triumph of light over darkness also represents the illumination of our inner selves. So, I hope that we can try to fill other people's lives with our lights.
We look forward to welcoming you to our lunch time celebration, and wish you and your loved ones a dazzling and joy-filled Diwali.
Written by: Anushree Ganguly, NHS Grampian, Senior Project Manager, Value and Sustainability.
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(Happy Diwali)
