The city of Fremont, California, prepares for the Gurdwara Diwali event on Sunday, November 12, in anticipation of a large turnout. In light of this, the Fremont Police Department has announced partial road closures to safeguard and manage traffic in the area.
On November 12, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m., partial closure for Gurdwara Road between Grau and Mission Blvd. will be in effect. Affected turns will be the left turns from Gurdwara Road onto Mission Blvd., and vice versa. A shuttle service is planned to run between the Gurdwara Sahib (300 Gurdwara Road, Fremont) and a set parking area at 7th Street in Union City during the event's duration.
Diwali, popularly known as the "Festival of Lights," is an important Hindu holiday signifying the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. As per Wikipedia, it symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance." The observance of Diwali stretches across religious, cultural, and regional boundaries and is celebrated globally.
Attendees are urged to abide by guidelines specified in the Fremont Police Department's public notice. These include prohibitions against the consumption or possession of alcohol, meat, and tobacco, along with a requirement to wear headscarves on Gurdwara premises. The city of Fremont enforces a ban on all fireworks, which will be in effect at the Gurdwara Diwali event.
To ensure safety and security, attendees are encouraged to stay watchful and report any suspicious activities or behavior. The Fremont Police Department emphasizes: "If you see something, say something." To report any non-emergent problems, the public can contact the Fremont Police Department at (510) 790-6800 option 3 or TEXT-A-TIP by texting "TIP FREMONTPD" followed by your message to 888-777. For emergencies or crimes in progress, the public is advised to call 9-1-1.
