The National President of the Shree Sanatan Dharam Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji, Sarju Prasad says that Diwali is an important festival for everyone.
Prasad says that Diwali means that good triumphs over evil, going from darkness into light and also helping each other.
He is urging people to help those who may not have much and are less fortunate.
Meanwhile, people were already in celebration mood from early morning today.
In Viti Levu, the people are all in a jovial mood and are excited.
We have talked to some people and they have told us that they have been in celebration mood for quite some time now as this is a time to gather with loved ones and enjoy the festivities.
People are also looking forward to play with firecrackers and as Diwali celebrations continue, people from all walks of life have also come out in Indian traditional attire to celebrate.
People have also decorated their house with lights and ornaments have also put Diya in their compound.
Our reporter from the North says that people are all done with their decorations and are eagerly awaiting to when they can start playing with firecrackers.
He says that the weather in the North has been fine throughout the day and that people have been visiting friends and relatives from the morning.
Meanwhile, the time to use fireworks today and tomorrow is from between 5pm and midnight.
On any other days in the lead up to Diwali and beyond, fireworks may only be used between 5pm and 10pm.
Police are advising members of the public to refrain from using fireworks near busy roads and also to be considerate of all road users.
They add this is a serious safety concern.
Police have confirmed that they have received reports of such incidents occurring, and are urging everyone to cooperate and refrain from doing so to avoid anyone from being seriously injured.
Police are also asking parents and guardians to keep close watch on their children's use of fireworks for the sake of everyone's safety.
