Happy Holidays!

I just want to wish our readers a very happy Diwali and Eid!

For anyone who isn’t in the know, Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights and celebrates the victory of good over evil. Hindus light lamps to celebrate, and from what my Hindu friends tell me, it sounds like a good time! How did you celebrate Diwali this year? We want to hear your thoughts. Share your comments here!

Eid-ul-Fitr is the holiday that commemorates the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadhan. After fasting from sunrise to sunset during this month of reflection, Muslims celebrate Eid with their families. Eid’s going to be a lonely one for me this year, as I won’t be home in Michigan with my family, but I’ll be thinking of them! How are you celebrating Eid?

Nirali wishes all its readers a wonderful holiday, no matter what you celebrate.

— Ismat Sarah Mangla

1. October 22, 2006, 11:57 pm Mili

   As is tradition, after a short Diwali prayer, we gambled incessantly and boozed up thoroughly!
2. October 23, 2006, 12:02 pm Arun

   Happy Diwali / Eid mubarak to everyone

   Well, it’s Diwali time here in Bombay, and there are all types of crackers going on everywhere, heh. The noise is deafening — but it’s all good, right?