'Happy Diwali': PM Imran greets Pakistan's Hindu citizens

Hindus are celebrating the Festival of Lights on Sunday

Prime Minister Imran Khan extended his greetings to the country's Hindu citizens who are celebrating Diwali over the weekend.

The premier conveyed his wishes with a simple message on Twitter.

Wishing all our Hindu citizens a happy Diwali

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) October 26, 2019

Human Rights Minister Shireen Mazari also took to Twitter wishing Hindus on the festival.

Wishing a joyous and prosperous Diwali to all those celebrating. pic.twitter.com/ys7Adsxcne

— Shireen Mazari (@ShireenMazari1) October 26, 2019

Diwali celebrations begin in Karachi

Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is being celebrated on Sunday.

Hindus make up four per cent of Pakistan's total population with over eight million citizens belonging to the faith.

Festivities kicked off in Karachi with a ceremony and prayer service organised at Shri Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir, located in Soldier Bazaar.

Members of the Hindu community have decorated their houses and temples with lights, candles and lamps on the festive occasion, and the celebration of the festival of lights.