Singaporeans Celebrate Diwali with Vibrant Decorations and Community Spirit

On October 17, 2025, Singapore's Little India precinct is alive with the vibrant celebrations of Diwali, the festival of lights. The Indian community, along with multicultural groups and government officials, have come together to ensure the festivities are held on a grand scale.

The celebrations are being led by minister Indranee Rajah, who organized a unique initiative that saw the collection of over 300 sarees of diverse fabrics from across the island at a community center. Thousands of residents, as well as organizations such as the Indian Women's Association Singapore and the Bengali Association Singapore, took part in this effort. "These sarees represent more than fabric. They are threads of our cultural heritage being woven into a celebration that brings our entire community together," said Rajah.

The donated sarees will be used to decorate the community center and then distributed to old-age homes, domestic workers, and even sent abroad to India and Malaysia. Diwali, which falls on October 20 this year, is a public holiday in Singapore, and almost all Hindu and Sikh temples across the country will host prayers, community meals, and cultural events to mark the occasion.