MUSCAT : Traditional rituals, including the lighting of ‘diyas’ and decorating homes with colourful rangoli, marked the occasion, with several homes and balconies reflecting the festivities with twinkling sting lights.
Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, which has gained universal popularity for its endearing theme of togetherness and the triumph of good over evil, is celebrated all in most parts of the world. In Oman, major hypermarkets and stores have joined in the shared joy of the season with special Diwali offers. Several outlets have dedicated special spaces to help shoppers indulge in the festive moods.
Interestingly, Diwali, the most important festival of the year in India, is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people. The celebrations in India are spread over five days, with people partaking in festive gatherings, fireworks displays, feasts and prayers.
Read More
- Oman’s military medical city uses robotic system to remove kidney tumour
- Six jailed in Oman over Mazoon Dairy embezzlement and bribery case
- Oman deepens China ties, elevates Brunei relations in His Majesty Sultan Haitham’s Asia visits
- HH Sayyid Bilarab patronises Royal Guard of Oman’s Annual Day celebrations
- Oman partners with Visa to attract high-spending luxury travellers
Derived from the word ’Deepavali’, which means a ‘row of lights’, Diwali has celebrants lighting rows of traditional clay oil lamps outside their homes to symbolise the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.
For all the latest news from Oman and GCC, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn, like us on Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube page, which is updated daily.
