Student Life Events at St. George
Interfaith Meals: Diwali Celebration
Nov 9, 2023 12:00 PM
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02:00 PM
Multi-Faith Centre - Main Activity Hall, 569 Spadina Ave
Registration Deadline: Nov 9, 2023 12:00 PM
As part of the Interfaith Meals program, the Multi-Faith Centre and Centre for International Experience will be hosting a lunch in honour of Diwali on Thursday 9th, from 12:00-2:00pm.
Diwali (pronounced: di-vah-lee), also known as Deepavali, is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in India, observed by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists. It is a significant festival that typically takes place between October and November, on the 15th day of the Hindu month of Kartik..
The festival, often referred to as the Festival of Lights, signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. To symbolize this, Diwali is often celebrated by illuminating oil lamps or diyas (pronounced: dee-yahs) as well as candles and lanterns, praying, gift-giving, and so on. Festive sweets are a key part of Diwali celebrations, and Indian confectionery such as halwa (grated vegetable cooked with ghee, sugar, and milk) and fried, flour-based treats like laddu and gulab jamun.
All are welcome!
Location: Main Activity Hall (KP208) Multi-Faith Centre, Koffler House, 569 Spadina Avenue
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