2024 Diwali Highlights
Thank You for Joining Us!
Students, faculty members, classified professionals and administrators joined in the celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 23, in the Main Quad, where they experienced the warmth of community with activities, performances and food!
Diwali is the annual festival of lights celebrated in South Asia and around the world.
It represents the spiritual victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance and good over evil. It also commemorates different historical events and stories for people of different regions and languages.
Diwali is celebrated with family and friends by lighting earthen lamps (Diya), prayers (Puja), rituals, Rangoli decorations, fireworks and sweets.
Want to Learn More?
Check out the online LibGuide for more about the history and significance of Diwali.
Thank You To Our Generous Supporters
- Veronica Avila
- Dave Capitolo
- Cecilia Hui
- Anu Khanna
- Judy C. Miner (Chancellor Emerita)
- Leah Riley
- David Curtis Rodgers
- De Anza Student Government (DASG)
- Indian Students Association
- International Student Programs
- Office of Equity, Social Justice and Multicultural Education
- Trinethra Indian Supermarket
