This year Indians will be celebrating Diwali the Festival of Lights. During Diwali, people light Diyas. A Diya lamp is a candle with a cotton wick. In India there are fireworks accompany the festival. During Diwali, Hindus perform either to Mother Kali or Mother Lakshmi. There is also a puja, which is equivalent to mass in the Catholic Church. This ceremony brings blessings to the family. Also, many people have Diwali parties. I have to DJ one of them that Diwali was as big as Christmas!

I feel America is a diverse country and every culture should be treated fairly. Even President Obama and his family host Diwali festivities at the White House. Many schools Such as Rutgers, TCNJ, and Rider students celebrate Diwali in various ways. Times Square also celebrated Diwali in a grand way.

Scranton, as a community, should have more Indian festivals celebrated so the area feels more inclusive. The Diversity at Rutgers and the other school brings people together, which is a feeling that Scranton occasionally lacks culturally. I feel that the America that I'm proud of doesn't exist in all schools and it's important because I feel all types of people need to celebrate, work, and come together as a community.