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Md.Firoj Khan has created the project "Diwali Around the Globe: Spreading Peace and Unity, One Greeting at a Time" in Class2Class.org

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Diwali Around the Globe: Spreading Peace and Unity, One Greeting at a Time

What is this project about?

Project Description: One World, One Light is a global Diwali project to spread messages of peace and unity across cultures. We invite people from around the world to post a Diwali greeting on our digital map, symbolizing light and hope from each coun...
Age of Students
Less than 6 years, 6-8 years, 9-12 years, 13-15 years, 16-18 years, 18+ years
Project Duration
4 weeks
Starting Month
October 2026

This project contributes to the following global goals

Gender Equality
Reduced Inequalities
Life on Land
Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
Partnerships to Achieve the Goal

This project promotes and protects these children's rights

Definition of a child
Contact with parents across countries
Freedom of thought and religion
Aims of education
Minority culture, language and religion

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to identify their country on the interactive map and describe one way their home community shares light and hope during Diwali.
Remember / Understand
Students will be able to use the Padlet map and a shared Diwali symbol to compose a greeting that connects their culture with peers from partner classrooms.
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Skills to develop

Digital Literacy
Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
Global Awareness
Intercultural Communication

Project Activities

1

Find Our Country and Share a Diwali Greeting

Students find their country on the interactive Padlet map and post a short Diwali greeting that shows light and hope from their home. Encourage them to write the greeting in their own words and add a simple symbol or word from their culture.

Duration: 90 minutes
2

Explore Diwali Traditions Around the World

Students research how Diwali is celebrated in different countries and compare traditions with the one they found on the map. They note one similarity and one difference to share with the class.

Duration: 45 minutes
Delivery: Research Brief
3

Share a Diwali Story From Your Family or Community

Students tell a short story about a Diwali memory, tradition, or message of light from their own family or community. They share it with the class to show how light and hope look different around the world.

Duration: 40 minutes
Delivery: Storytelling
4

Draw a Light Symbol for Peace and Unity

Students draw or collage a symbol of light, hope, or peace that represents their own country or community. They add a short caption explaining what it means and place it beside their Padlet greeting.

Duration: 30 minutes
Delivery: Drawing or Collage

Based on One World, One Light: Heartfelt Diwali Wishes from Every Corner by Jhansi Ravikumar