Diwali is observed by many Hindu, Sikh, and Jain communities as a festival associated with light, care, and renewal.

For some, Diwali is celebratory and communal. For others, it is spiritual, cultural, or quietly meaningful.

I want to acknowledge Diwali without assuming how it is observed, or what it means in any one life.

The themes it carries — light after darkness, care for one another, and renewal — resonate far beyond any single tradition.

Gareth