Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Greets Celebration of Diwali
"Diwali is for everyone to let the light of awareness shine within themselves and from themselves outward to others..."
Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Greets Celebration of Diwali
I wish to extend greetings to my Fifth Congressional District constituents and to people of the Hindu faith who, over the coming days, will be celebrating Diwali: Festival of Lights. Diwali is the boldest, brightest, and most widely-observed Hindu festival. It is devoted to the celebrating the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness.
In this way, Diwali affords individuals not only of the Hindu faith but also other faith traditions an occasion to reflect on they are doing to enlighten, to open, and to lift themselves, their families, neighbors, friends, communities, and country into the bright light of peace, progress, and prosperity for all people and all nations. This is why Diwali is for everyone to let the light of awareness shine within themselves and from themselves outward to others.
Best wishes for warmth and bright lights!