Animal protection organisations urge citizens to celebrate “Animal-friendly Diwali”

As Diwali preparations begin, animal protection organisation, Humane Society International/India, has urged citizens to celebrate a noise-free and animal-friendly festival that prioritizes the well-being of everyone.

In a statement issued here, the HSI/India said every year,



thousands of animals and birds are left frightened, injured and lost because of an increase in air and noise pollution.

Since animals have a far more acute sense of hearing, the noise of firecrackers has a terrifying effect on them and impacts their hearing and causes immense stress.