Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued a statement marking Diwali, the Festival of Lights, wishing peace, joy and prosperity to residents celebrating in the community.
In the statement, the mayor wished a happy Diwali to everyone who brightened the community the previous day and to those continuing to celebrate in the days ahead.
The statement notes that Diwali is a time when many people around the world celebrate the promise of a bright future by lighting their homes and places of worship with lamps, candles and lanterns. It is a tradition across several faith communities, including Hindus, Jains and Sikhs, celebrating light overcoming the darkness each year.
Source: Municipality of Clarington, Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on Diwali. Note: the statement carries no printed publication date on the Clarington site; it is dated November 9, 2026 by its own text, which refers to residents who celebrated Diwali “yesterday” — Diwali 2026 fell on November 8 — and it is the top item on the Town’s news listing.
Source: Municipality of Clarington
