The first-year Samosa Social is held at the beginning of each year on East Campus for first-years to meet each other, enjoy some delicious samosa, and learn more about Duke Diya! 

The Diya Big-Little program matches South Asian underclassmen with upperclassmen, according to shared interests and areas of study. These connections help acclimate new students to Duke and provide an invaluable support system! Our annual big-little reveal is a mango lassi mixer in the Bryan Center, giving big-little pairings a great chance to meet! 

Triangle Garba is a joint event with UNC Sangam and NCSU Ektaa! Each year, the three schools rotate hosting Garba, which is a dance form that originated in Gujarat and is performed during Navrati, a 9-day festival of Goddess Durga.

These programs give Duke Diya undergraduates the opportunity to connect with South Asian mentors studying at Duke University School of Law and Duke University School of Medicine. For many undergraduates, these connections have provided invaluable insights into future careers, as well as guidance and peer-to-peer mentorship. Many thanks to the greater Duke community! 

The Diya Study Breaks are held during finals season as a way to take a breather, relax with friends, and have some snacks (Maggi and Chai) during the cram for exams!

Sufi night is held in collaboration with the Muslim Students Association (MSA) to learn about Sufism and listen to Sufi Qawwali Music!

ShaaDiya is a mock wedding, which celebrates the diversity of South Asian weddings and showcases the wide range of traditions and cultures involved! With food, dance performances, and an open dance floor, Diya members come together to celebrate South Asian culture!

Send a Valentine treat to your loved ones with a Diya Gram! These grams have some of our favorite South Asian snacks such as Parle-G and Chai packets! Diya Grams not only spread love to your friends (and secret admirers), but also raise money to support Kiran. 

Each year, our political chairs brainstorm ideas to get the South Asian community at Duke involved in local, national, and global politics through workshops, guest speakers, and more!

Each year, Diya hosts Holi, a Hindu spring festival celebrated all over South Asia. Also known as the festival of colors, it is celebrated by throwing colored powders and spraying water at each other!

Diya hosts an annual spring festival on BC Plaza with games, food, music and booths from various Asian affinity groups on campus!

Diya hosts an annual semi formal, which is the perfect chance to dance the night away to classic Bollywood tunes, wearing your favorite outfits, all with some of your best friends!

Diya partners with the Center for Muslim Life and other Muslim affinity groups on campus to celebrate Ramadan.