Even Christian-Muslims too celebrate Diwali
The Secular side of Diwali
-Even Christian-Muslims too celebrate Diwali
Vivek Shukla
As Diwali is here and now, one must acknowledge the fact that the festival of lights has become very secular in nature over the years. Even non-Hindus too celebrate it in their own way. For instance, the members of the Brotherhood of the Ascended Christ society, which is also known as Delhi Brotherhood Society (DBS) would also illuminate their Brothers House in national capital. It was started in 1877 based upon the vision of Bishop Westcott, initially under the title of the Cambridge Mission. Westcott's vision was for an Anglican community of celibate brothers from Cambridge University to set down roots in India. The venerable St. Stephen's College th...