Hindu community celebrates Diwali.

The Hindu community residing in Pakistan and around the world is celebrating the Diwali festival today with traditional religious zeal and fervour.

Diwali or Deepavali known as the 'festival of lights' which symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance.

According to the Hindu belief, it is observed in honour of deities Rama and Sita's return to Ayodhya after their 14-year exile, and the destruction by Goddess Durga of a demon called Mahisha. Diwali also celebrates the goddess of wealth and prosperity, Lakshmi.

The festival is celebrated by decorating houses with lamps called 'diyas', fairy lights and candles.

The Hindu community is celebrating the occasion with prayers and ceremonies planned at the various temples across Pakistan.

Prime Minister Imran Khan earlier today extended Diwali greetings to the Hindu community. 'Wishing all our Hindu citizens a happy Diwali,' he tweeted.

Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry also wished...