Keeping the faiths: How some Indian families are doing Diwali differently

When interreligious families celebrate Diwali, the festival gets a sparkling remix. Rituals are reborn, kids have a blast, and love shines brighter

When Farzana Hussain and Ishaan Puri got married after 10 years of dating, they wed in court. The two now live and work in London and don’t consider religion a part of their identity. They celebrate Eid, Diwali and Christmas. “All celebrations revolve around food and drinks,” says Hussain.

Lawyers Sadaf Chowdhary and Yatin Grover did not convert to the other’s religion after marrying.

Some couples have been integrating into each other’s customs, food habits and of course, celebrations.

Though Sadaf and Yatin (the couple on the left) aren’t religious, they love the opportunity to dress up and feast with friends, on both Diwali and Eid.

Annie Arakkal Marwaha celebrates Christmas, Diwali and Ganpati.

Ganpati is one festival that Sameer Marwaha wants to celebrate every year and introduce his son to.

Darrell and Pradnya Pinto celebrate Christmas, Diwali and Ganpati as a family with equal enthusiasm.