Pakistani celebrities, including Sarwat Gilani, Fahad Mirza, Sonya Hussaiyn, Sanam Saeed, Mohib Mirza, Tara Mahmood, Sheheryar Munawar Siddiqui and Maheen Siddiqui among others, celebrated Diwali in their country. The Diwali party was hosted by Pakistani fashion designer Deepak Perwani. Sonya shared a glimpse from the party and posted a note talking about how Pakistan "must celebrate minorities".