Diwali in Oman

in my building

Each year in Muscat and the rest of Oman the Hindu population celebrates Diwali.  Diwali involves the lighting of small clay lamps filled with oil to show the triumph of good over evil.

Diwali in Oman
Diwali in Oman

In the building where I live there are several Indian families and it was nice to see the lamps at the door of one family – hopefully protecting the whole building .

Oman

Author: Tony Walsh

Book author including the current Bradt guide to Oman