As India prepares to celebrate Diwali, global leaders have poured in with social media greetings highlighting the festival's timeless message of peace, prosperity, and the triumph of light over darkness. From the US to the UAE, international representatives have extended their warm wishes for the festival of lights.
America’s Tulsi Gabbard Extends Wishes For Diwali
Hindu-American leader and ex-US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard extended greetings for Delhi, underscoring the message of peace and joy.
"Wishing all who are celebrating a joyful Diwali! May we be reminded on this special day, and all days, that God’s love has the power to dispel all darkness and fill our lives with light, peace and joy," she said.
US President Donald Trump also extended wishes for Diwali at the White House on Friday. He was accompanied by India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra; FBI Director Kash Patel; renowned chef Vikas Khanna; entrepreneur Vishal Gondal; IBM CEO Arvind Krishna; and US National Institutes of Health director Jay Bhattacharya.
Sri Lanka Prez Extends Wishes
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake shared a post on social media, extending his Diwali greetings to Hindu devotees in Sri Lanka and across the world.
Sharing a heartfelt post on X, Dissanayake described Deepavali as one of the most sacred religious festivals of the Hindu community, symbolising the triumph of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. "The true meaning of Deepavali extends beyond illuminating homes with the light of oil lamps. It lies in kindling the light of love, compassion, brotherhood and humanity in the hearts of people. Deepavali therefore provides a valuable opportunity to renew our resolve to build a better, more just and compassionate society by choosing kindness over hatred, coexistence over division, and justice over injustice.
We remain firmly committed to the great responsibility of transforming every sphere of society, the economy and politics, and building a nation that respects all religious and cultural identities and treats everyone with equality and dignity,” he added.
Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif Extends Greetings
With facing criticism over violation of human rights of minorities, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invoked the country's constitution while extending Diwali greetings to the Hindu community.
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In a post on X, Sharif highlighted Diwali as a symbol of light triumphing over hatred, intolerance, and despair. He also reaffirmed the government's commitment to safeguarding the rights, dignity, and religious freedoms of all citizens, regardless of faith or ethnicity.
Stressing the importance of religious harmony and mutual respect, he called for a collective effort to build a peaceful, inclusive and prosperous Pakistan.
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Sharif urged people to renew their commitment to interfaith harmony and wished Pakistani Hindus celebrating Diwali happiness, prosperity and hope.
Iranian Ambassador Shares Post
Iran's Ambassador to India, Dr Mohammad Fathali, wrote the message of light over darkness is deeply rooted in the traditional values of both India and Iran and also invoked the Islamic Republic's 'resilience' in the war against the US.
Meanwhile, the South Korean Embassy in India hosted a special diya-decoration workshop to celebrate the festival of Diwali. EU Ambassador to India, Jean-Eric Paquet, celebrated his first Diwali in India and called it a "truly beautiful experience to cherish!"
Norway, Denmark and Germany Too Extends Wishes
Norwegian Ambassador to India May-Elin Stener also shared a video on X extending her Diwali wishes. She noted that although the celebrations were taking place within the embassy premises, the festive spirit and greetings extended far beyond its walls.
Germany's Ambassador to India and Bhutan also conveyed his wishes on the occasion.
Meanwhile, Denmark's ambassador to India, Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen, highlighted the significance of the festival, saying that even the smallest light can make a big difference. The Embassy of Japan in India also joined the festivities by hosting a special Diwali lunch.
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