The Hindu community of Attock celebrated their religious festival of Diwali with full enthusiasm and religious fervour.
To mark the day the Hindu community lit earthen lamp to their religious ritual of commemorating return of Lord Rama.
At the Velmec Mander of Attock, special gathering were held. Special sermons were delivered preaching love and peace besides special prayers for brotherhood and prosperity of Pakistan.
Sweets and meals were distributed among all the community. Pandit Sarwan Kumar and Roop Lal told reporters that this festival is celebrated to memorize the sacrifices of Shree Ram Chandar Jee who spent almost 14 years in extradition in forests and preached Hinduism.
They said in Pakistan Hindus are enjoying full religious freedom and having all rights as being enjoyed by other citizen.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 15th, 2020.
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