Speaker, I move without notice:
That the House -
1) notes that on 17 October Hindus worldwide will be celebrating one of the biggest events on the Hindu calendar, Diwali, the festival of lights;
2) further notes that Diwali marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year and is celebrated to promote and cherish peace, harmony and the triumph of light over darkness;
3) recognises that the festival of Diwali symbolises the reaffirmation of hope, calls for a renewed commitment to friendship and goodwill, and is a celebration of all the myriad joys of life;
4) wishes all Hindus a happy and prosperous new year; and
5) extends its best wishes to this important community in our society over this auspicious period.
Agreed to.