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Diwali in Pakistan, through pictures
By Huma Choudhary Published: October 25, 2014
The Hindu community, though a very small minority, constitute an integral part of the cultural and ethnic diversity of Pakistan. PHOTO: MYRA IQBAL/EXPRESS
The first day of Diwali – the Hindu festival of lights –-was celebrated at Krishna temple in Rawalpindi yesterday.
As a budding photojournalist and having many friends who belong to minority sects, I feel passionately about the state of affairs of the Pakistani minorities. I was, therefore, thrilled to be part of the annual-Diwali celebrations-for the first time.
The warm, friendly and hospitable atmosphere at the temple made my stay extremely exciting and I thoroughly enjoyed covering this-colourful celebration.-Here are a few highlights of my unique experience:
By Huma Choudhary Published: October 25, 2014
The Hindu community, though a very small minority, constitute an integral part of the cultural and ethnic diversity of Pakistan. PHOTO: MYRA IQBAL/EXPRESS
The first day of Diwali – the Hindu festival of lights –-was celebrated at Krishna temple in Rawalpindi yesterday.
As a budding photojournalist and having many friends who belong to minority sects, I feel passionately about the state of affairs of the Pakistani minorities. I was, therefore, thrilled to be part of the annual-Diwali celebrations-for the first time.
The warm, friendly and hospitable atmosphere at the temple made my stay extremely exciting and I thoroughly enjoyed covering this-colourful celebration.-Here are a few highlights of my unique experience: