New York Police Organizations to Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, on November 10: Joint celebration to bring together members of four police organizations at One Police Plaza Auditorium in New York City

Progga News Desk:

New York City is set to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with a special gathering highlighting cultural heritage, unity, and community spirit. The Diwali Celebration 2026 will take place on Tuesday, November 10, at the One Police Plaza Auditorium in New York City.

The event is being jointly organized by four prominent police organizations: the NYPD Desi Society, the Bangladeshi American Police Association (BAPA), the Indian Officers’ Society (IOS), and the Hindu Officers’ Society (HOS).

Doors will open at 5:00 p.m., with the main program scheduled to commence at 6:00 p.m. Vegetarian food and light refreshments will be served to attendees.

Diwali, widely known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most significant cultural and religious celebrations in the Hindu community. The festival symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. It also serves as a meaningful occasion to promote unity, harmony, and goodwill among people from diverse backgrounds.

The celebration is expected to bring together police officers, members of the participating organizations, and invited guests for an evening of cultural festivities, fellowship, and community engagement.

The organizers have extended a warm invitation to everyone to join the celebration and share in the spirit of Diwali.

For additional information and RSVP, please contact:

* Detective Neil Narayan, President, NYPD Desi Society — 929-213-3876
* Captain Akm Alam, President, Bangladeshi American Police Association (BAPA) — 917-402-3848
* Lieutenant Jaspreet Gill, President, Indian Officers’ Society (IOS) — 516-713-6398
* Police Officer Rajib Ghosh, General Secretary, Hindu Officers’ Society (HOS) — 929-364-7696

Police Officer Rajib Ghosh, General Secretary of the Hindu Officers’ Society, has extended his heartfelt Happy Diwali wishes to everyone, expressing hope that the Festival of Lights will bring happiness, peace, prosperity, and harmony to all.

The organizers look forward to welcoming attendees to this special celebration of light, culture, and community unity.

Event Details:

* Event: Diwali Celebration 2026 — The Festival of Lights
* Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
* Doors Open: 5:00 p.m.
* Program Begins: 6:00 p.m.
* Venue: One Police Plaza Auditorium, New York City
* Food: Vegetarian food and light refreshments will be served
* Organizers: NYPD Desi Society, BAPA, Indian Officers’ Society, and Hindu Officers’ Society