Students and faculty first picked up flowers and candles in front of the Illini Union Friday before walking in a silent procession to a set of concrete steps behind 1203
Students and faculty first picked up flowers and candles in front of the Illini Union Friday before walking in a silent procession to a set of concrete steps behind 1203
The beginning of a new lunar year marks the unfolding of Diwali celebrations otherwise known as Deepavali which is a deeply historical and cultural holiday. This year, the celebration will begin Nov. 12 in the Hindu month of Kartika, which is the day of the new moon on the Hindu lunar calendar. Marigold.