Hello all,
This week, continuing with my intention to highlight more of our fall/winter holidays, I am providing some information about **Diwali - the Festival of Lights**, from the organization GlobalMindED. This post is an excerpt from the newsletter the organization sent out on October 20, 2025.
Your campus may have planned events for this holiday as well, or may have already celebrated them. The Plattsburgh student Club International is hosting a Breakfast and a Dinner Party this Sunday to bring people together and share the beauty and culture of Diwali with everyone interested in attending. I hope that you can take some time to experience and learn more, as you continue on your life journey.
All the best,
Holly
A Festival of Light and Belonging: Diwali 2025
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most cherished celebrations in India and around the world. Rooted in **Hindu** tradition, it symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. For many, it marks the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile, while others honor the goddess Lakshmi, who represents wealth, prosperity, and renewal. Families light *diyas* (small oil lamps), decorate their homes, share sweets, and gather in gratitude and hope for the year ahead.
At GlobalMindED, we value cultures, traditions, and stories that build bridges across communities. Diwali reflects themes that deeply align with our mission—renewal, inclusion, and the shared light of human potential. By learning about and celebrating holidays like Diwali, we strengthen our global awareness and honor the diversity that fuels innovation and leadership.
As autumn invites reflection and change, Diwali reminds us to let go of what no longer serves us and to embrace gratitude, clarity, and compassion. The lamps of Diwali are more than symbols—they are a call to nurture light within ourselves and our communities. In this season of renewal, may we all find ways to bring warmth, kindness, and connection to those around us.
How We Can Celebrate and Support
- **Learn and Listen:** Ask your colleagues or neighbors how they celebrate and what the holiday means to them.
- **Share in the Light:** Attend a local Diwali event or festival, try traditional foods, or light a candle in solidarity.
- **Support Small Businesses:** Many artisans and small shops sell handmade diyas, sweets, or decorations—purchasing from them supports cultural preservation.
- **Reflect on Renewal:** Use Diwali as a reminder to bring light into your own spaces—by fostering kindness, equity, and understanding in your community and workplace.
As we celebrate the light of Diwali, may it remind us that every act of inclusion, every bridge built, and every story shared helps brighten our collective future.
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