TAXILA: The Hindu community of Attock celebrated their religious festival of Diwali on Sunday with full enthusiasm and religious fervour.

The community lit earthen lamps to commemorate the return of Lord Rama. At the only temple of Attock, special gatherings were held and sermons were delivered preaching love and peace besides special prayers for the prosperity of Pakistan. Sweets and meals were distributed among all the community members.

Pandit Sarwan Kumar and Roop Lal told reporters that the festival was celebrated to commemorate the sacrifices of Shree Ram Chandar Jee who spent almost 14 years in extradition in forests and preached Hinduism. They said in Pakistan Hindus were enjoying full religious freedom and having all rights as enjoyed by other citizens.

Meanwhile, people from different walks of life greeted Hindus at their religious festival and said Pakistan was committed to protecting minorities without any discrimination. They said every citizen had an equal right to celebrate and observe their religious festivals without any fear.—Correspondent