DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN — Diwali, a multi-day commemoration of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance, was celebrated for the first time at Kings County Supreme Court, courtesy of the Second Judicial District Equal Justice Committee.

Co-sponsored by the Asian American Judges Association of New York and the New York State Courts Asian Jade Society on the afternoon of Oct. 15, the event featured ethnic food, dancing and a dramatic lighting of the diyas.

Diwali, or Festival of Lights, is observed by millions of people in the Hindu, Sikh and Jain faiths, with the specific reason varying by religion. Generally, celebration involves lighting oil lamps (diyas) and is held from October through November.

Lisa Mangal, chair of the Second Judicial District’s Diwali Subcommittee

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