The Hindu community, though a very small minority, constitute an integral part of the cultural and ethnic diversity of Pakistan.
**The first day of Diwali – the Hindu festival of lights – was celebrated at Krishna temple in Rawalpindi yesterday.
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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:
The Hindu community, though a very small minority, constitute an integral part of the cultural and ethnic diversity of Pakistan. They are as much a part of Pakistan as the rest of us and understanding their occasions is something we should all strive to do.
Wishing everyone around the globe a very happy *Diwali *and hoping that Pakistan keeps growing as a tolerant, peace-loving and inclusive nation.
After a long time, I was in hometown on occasion of Diwali. Diwali and my sister’s wedding were on same day. My sister got ‘Bhagya’ in her mayun which included dry fruit, dates, misri, batashe, etc. This Hindu aunty in our neighbor asked ammi to send something from Bhagya for her daughter as they believe that a girl eating from bhagya get married soon. Ammi sent them Bhagya and they sent us diwali mithai (halwa, murranday).
Just finished off Diwali mithai my co-werker brought. In my previous company since there were almost 50% Indians, Diwali used to get celebrated on a larger level. One day is associated to it where there were festivities, even some Indian cultural dances and musicians like tabla-nawaz used to come. All Indians wore there traditional dresses so its like a Gala at work. The expensive was divided b/w the company's account and Indian Consulate.
Perhaps it was the first time in history of Pakistan that Diwali was seen an all inclusive public celebration which got endorsed by a political party and a popular leader.
look at that.... so much love for people...
Some one, please make him PM...
Those moments must be quite special for him too. He is very open about the fact it is people's support and love that keeps him content and energised.
You have have all reservations about his political moves, but there is no denying that Imran the person is genuinely liked and admired by Pakistanis, and that admiration is not new found nor a recent phenomena. He's a good person at the end of the day, and served Pakistan to best of his abilities. He very much reminds of Diana and her message to the Royal family before during the divorce that you may take away my official title and pomp, but I would still be People's Princess. He maybe an outsider in the 'system', but he's very much people's leader.
Those moments must be quite special for him too. He is very open about the fact it is people's support and love that keeps him content and energised.
You have have all reservations about his political moves, but there is no denying that Imran the person is genuinely liked and admired by Pakistanis, and that admiration is not new found nor a recent phenomena. He's a good person at the end of the day, and served Pakistan to best of his abilities. He very much reminds of Diana and her message to the Royal family that basically said that you can take away my official title and pomp after divorce, but I would still be People's Princess. He maybe an outsider in the 'system', but he's very much people's leader.
I liked diana very much... hmmmmm
That would be interesting study... to see people who liked diana do they also admire IK.
hmmm
I liked diana very much... hmmmmm
That would be interesting study... to see people who liked diana do they also admire IK.
hmmm
Well Diana certainly admired Imran, who didn't in Britain? She was very close to his family when she visited Pakistan. He's still just as popular and respected amongst the British aristocracy and elites as he was during his cricketing days. He's easily the most recognised and respected Pakistani in Britain.
I met a Bangladeshi professional social work researcher few days ago, she must be in her late 20s or early 30s, I mentioned SKCH as the first and only cancer hospital in Pakistan, and she was like oh Imran Khan I was like do you know Imran Khan, she was like 'yeah, everyone knows Imran Khan, I really like him. He's a good man'.
