The Colombo Plan Staff College (CPSC) and the Asia Pacific Accreditation and Certification Commission (APACC) family extend their warm wishes to all member countries for a Happy and Prosperous Diwali!

May the light of Diwali lead you to the path of success, happiness, and peace. Let the Festival of Lights bring renewed hope, harmony, and growth within your families and communities.

Diwali or Deepavali is known as removing the darkness and bringing brightness into our life. Diwali is an annual festival celebrated by Hindus in commemoration of Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. This year, Diwali will be celebrated on October 20, 2025. In preparation for the festival, people clean and decorate their homes, offices, and shops to welcome prosperity and good fortune. Rows of lamps and colorful lights illuminate homes, streets, and workplaces, while families gather to exchange sweets and offer prayers to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha for blessings of happiness and wealth.

Reference:

TOI Lifestyle Desk. (2025, October 16). Diwali 2025: Festival calendar, dates, significance, and muhurat guide. The Times of India. Retrieved from
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/events/diwali-2025-festival-calendar-dates-significance-and-muhurat-guide-is-diwali-on-20th-or-21st-october/articleshow/124570033.cms