VIDEO: Pakistani Influencer Celebrates Diwali for the First Time, Melts the Internet

Karachi: A Pakistani content creator's experience of celebrating Diwali has gone viral.

The man shared his first experience of celebrating the festival of lights. He visited the Swami Narayan temple, where people were lighting firecrackers.

In the video titled “ Diwali in Karachi,” he described the energy and beauty of the festival, commenting, "Scenes like this are something I’ve never seen before in Karachi. It truly was a festival of lights."

The influencer also shared a heartwarming tradition from the festival, presenting 'lifafas' (envelopes) of money to his friends, who returned the gesture with delicious mithai (sweets).

The viral video has garnered over 2.1 million views and touched the hearts of many.

“This is so beautiful! It’s heartwarming to see different cultures coming together in celebration," one user wrote.

Another commented, "Bro, your Diwali reel didn’t just light up the screen; it shone a spotlight on unity and joy within Karachi’s diversity.”

A third user remarked, "Seeing Karachi celebrate Diwali like this is just amazing. More love and unity!”

"It’s great to see such vibrant celebrations. Festivals should be celebrated by everyone, regardless of their background," another user opined.

A final comment read, “This video made my day! Such a beautiful representation of our shared humanity.”

A few months back, another video capturing Navratri festivities in Karachi also drew attention on social media. Influencer Dheeraj Mandhan showcased a local street adorned with bright lights, featuring a grand image of Goddess Durga, along with women and children joyfully playing dandiya and garba.