This illustrates the keenness of the world towards Indian culture and values. It also shows the respect the Indian diaspora has earned globally.
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Diwali is emerging as a global festival. This can be seen when several top world leaders, be it the American President, Canadian as well as British PM, leading Royalty from the UAE and others sharing warm Diwali wishes.
This also illustrates the keenness of the world towards Indian culture and values. It also shows the respect the Indian diaspora has earned globally.
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This trend of wishing on Indian festivals has been increasing over the last few years and it must certainly be welcomed.
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World leaders on the occasion of Diwali came forward to extend their wishes to India on the festival of lights. From the United Nations to the leaders of different nations, the wishes were poured in for the country on the festival.
The United Nations takes a lead in greeting on Diwali
United Nations wishes:
https://x.com/UN/status/1327522657097674756
UN chief Antonio Guterres also took it to Twitter to extend his wishes for India on Diwali:
https://x.com/antonioguterres/status/1327457683679703041
US President Donald Trump also shared an old picture in which he was seen celebrating the festival of lights with the Indian citizens.
https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1327633598686572544
Prime Minister of United Kingdom Boris Johnson shared a video message:
https://x.com/BorisJohnson/status/1327538300098371584
Prince of Wales shares his warm wishes:
https://x.com/ClarenceHouse/status/1326933361332457474
Leading Royalty from UAE and great friends of India wish on Diwali
Mohamed Bin Zayed shares a message in Hindi:
https://x.com/MohamedBinZayed/status/1327284920541204480
UAE government shares wishes:
https://x.com/UAEmGov/status/1327483966979452929
https://x.com/HHShkMohd/status/1327186472051601410
Wishes pour in from Canada, Australia and Singapore
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shares pictures in which he was seen lighting up diyas on the occasion of Diwali:
https://x.com/JustinTrudeau/status/1327091111349850114
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison also replied on a Diwali message of Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying, “Happy Diwali to you too, Australia’s good friend.”
https://x.com/ScottMorrisonMP/status/1327480995579248641
Our neighbourhood too marks Diwali in a big way
Prime Minister of Singapore’s message on Diwali:
https://x.com/leehsienloong/status/1327414223727562754
Sri Lankan President wishes Diwali:
https://x.com/GotabayaR/status/1327483555622993920
Prime Minister’s message:
https://x.com/SrilankaPMO/status/1327431895609556993
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