Islamabad: Away from home and loved ones, members of the small Indian community in Pakistan celebrated the festival of light -- Diwali, in all its glory at the High Commission here. The festival was celebrated last evening with cultural programmes at the auditorium within the High Commission. "We are like a small family here. Everyone in the Mission is closely-knit," Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan TCA Raghavan said, who earlier served in Pakistan as the Deputy High Commissioner.

For children, Diwali celebrations at the High Commission were a dream come true. "Back in India, we use to celebrate Diwali with all our friends and relatives. I am so glad that there were fuljhadis," a young boy said. Besides, the Indian families, Hindu minority community in Pakistan also celebrate the festival of lights.