We salute all members and their families and communities who celebrate Diwali and the Festival of Lights and especially in this time of struggle.
Every autumn in the northern hemisphere Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Newar Buddhists celebrate Diwali, making it one of the most popular festivals for many south Asians. Each faith marks different historical events and stories, but for everyone the festival represents the symbolic victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. Temples, homes, shops and office buildings are brightly illuminated.
The festival climax, Amavasya, is on the third day this year, November 7. Amavasya (Diwali night) is relevant to postal workers and anyone seeking social justice. Its spirit is a message of right defeating wrong, shared wealth over greed, and knowledge over ignorance. These are important values to celebrate in building solidarity during our collective struggle for workplace dignity as sisters and brothers.