Several political leaders and other prominent figures, including US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, took to social media on Thursday to extend wishes to Indians celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights. Diwali or Deepawali is a five-day festival that marks the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.
“May the light of Diwali remind us that out of darkness lies wisdom, knowledge and truth. By division, unity. Disappointed, hopeful,” President Biden’s office said in a tweet. “Wishing you a Happy Diwali, from the People’s House to the Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists celebrating in America and around the world,” Biden tweeted.
US Vice President Kamala Harris in her video message reminded people to “respect the light” and help those in need as she wished everyone a “happy Diwali”. “Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating the festival of lights here in the United States and around the world. @SecondGentleman and I extend our warmest wishes for a holiday filled with light, love and prosperity,” she wrote in a tweet.
British Prime Minister Johnson said in a tweet, “Happy Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas to all who are celebrated in the UK and around the world. I hope this Diwali and Bandi Chor Divas are truly special for our Sikh friends.” .. I want to say many thanks to the Hindus, Sikhs, Jains of the UK for everything you have done over the past 18 months to support the vulnerable and help keep people safe,” he tweeted. But said in a video message.
“I just want to wish everyone in the UK and around the world, especially our friends in India, who have gone through a lot earlier this year, a very Happy Diwali. May your year be filled with light, joy and prosperity. Be.” Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett extended Diwali greetings to his “friend” and Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.
“Happy Diwali to my friend Narendra Modi and everyone celebrating in India and around the world,” he said in a tweet. Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid also extended Diwali greetings. Indian friends and Hindus all over the world! May this beautiful festival remind us of the great light we can bring to the world together,” President Herzog said in a tweet.
“Happy Diwali to my friend Dr S Jaishankar and everyone who celebrates this auspicious occasion. May the victory of light over darkness continue,” Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa tweeted.
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa wrote, “This Diwali, I pray for happiness, prosperity, wealth and divine grace for all.” Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai also extended warm wishes to people celebrating Diwali in India. .
“Wishing everyone a happy and safe Diwali across the world celebrating. May the festival of lights fill your home with happiness and health,” the Indian-origin CEO of Google and Alphabet said in a tweet.
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus wished Indians on Twitter, saying, “May the lights of Diwali bring good health and happiness to all.”
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