In Myanmar, a festival of lights of Hindus well known as Diwali and Deepavali in some countries, which fell on November 4 was secretly held in Rakhine.
“This year, it wasn’t a celebration of the festival. Just offering lights according to the religious custom. Just tonight only”, said a Hindu woman to MPA.
Diwali is one of the most well-known festivals of all Hindu festivals and it is held in early Autumn every year.
In the time of celebration, lights are beautifully ignited at churches, houses, shops and public buildings.
In Myanmar, due to the military coup, a large Hindu religious organization issued to not hold the festival this year in Myanmar.