12 Nov 2020

Diwali uproar in Fiji

From , 5:02 am on 12 November 2020

Thousands of Hindus in Fiji celebrate their annual Festival of Lights, Diwali, this weekend and Monday is a public holiday marking the occasion.

Diwali falls on Sunday this year, according to the Hindu religious calendar.

Fijian Minister for Women Mereseini Vuniwaqa celebrates Diwali with senior citizens in Ba town in 2019.

Fijian Minister for Women Mereseini Vuniwaqa celebrates Diwali with senior citizens in Ba town in 2019. Photo: Supplied/Fiji govt