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IAC calls for unity in Hindu community over Diwali date

Oct 17, 2015 News

The Hindu community is divided on the exact date for Diwali with the Indian Action (formerly Arrival) Committee (IAC) yesterday calling for meaningful dialogue to resolve the issue.
The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha yesterday, in Facebook posts, insisted that the date is November 11. However, other Hindu organizations have been saying that the date is November 10.
According to IAC yesterday, it appears there is a difference of opinion with regard to the actual date, with one group claiming it is Tuesday, November 10, and another, Wednesday, November 11.
“The IAC, as an Indian advocacy organization, is concerned that if both were to hold to their current position, it would result in the festival being celebrated on two separate days thereby creating a division within. In the interest of unity, the IAC urges both sides to engage each other with the intention of finding a common ground for one celebration.”
IAC said that the reality of two celebrations would be counter to the messages of harmony and unity which are usually articulated by both sides.
“In addition, the IAC believes that if a consensus is not reached, it can precipitate a situation whereby Guyanese Hindus would be divided on a festival that is so sacred to their religion. Moreso, Deepavali (or Diwali) is one of our festivals that has transcended religious boundaries to become a truly national one, creating much anticipation and expectation among Guyanese across the country with regard to the annual motorcades.”
The motorcades along with the excitement of viewing the lighting of the Diyas and the related entertainment through many concerts to attract tens of thousands continue to provide opportunities for Guyanese to interact and to build on social cohesion.
“In this regard, the IAC is concerned that any fracture in the togetherness that derives a common date, would be unhelpful to the Hindu community and, by extension, Guyana. The IAC calls on both sides to engage in meaningful dialogue in an effort to resolve the situation and reiterates the need for unity.”

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