As India celebrates the joyous festival of Diwali on Monday, October 20, warm wishes have poured in from across the globe. World leaders have extended their greetings to the people of India and the Indian diaspora, acknowledging the spirit of light, hope, and unity that Diwali represents. Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore leaders have shared their warm messages, wishing everyone a prosperous Diwali.
Australian PM Extends Diwali Greetings
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese conveyed his Diwali greetings in a video message, wishing everyone to have a wonderful celebration. “I wish everyone a very happy Diwali. As you gather to celebrate the great festival of lights, may this special time uplift you with hope for a bright future. May it be an absolutely wonderful celebration,” Albanese said.
New Zealand Shares Warm Wishes
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon also shared his greetings and called the festival a reminder of triumph of light over darkness. “Happy Diwali, everyone. As families and friends come together all across New Zealand to celebrate the festival of lights, I want to take a moment to acknowledge what this time represents. It is about the triumph of light over darkness, hope over despair, and good over evil,” Luxon noted in his message.
Singapore PM Wishes ‘Happy Diwali’
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong also took to X to wish everyone a Happy Deepavali. He shared a short video featuring members of the Indian diaspora in Singapore, and wrote, “Light over darkness. Hope over fear. As we count down to Deepavali, we celebrate not just the lights that fill our homes, but the meaning they carry in our hearts. Wishing everyone a bright and meaningful Festival of Lights ahead.”
Meanwhile, the Australian High Commission in India also hosted Diwali celebration. Sharing a video from the event, the High Commission said that Diwali with the High Commission family is always a joyous occasion and was made even more special this year with the participation of Minister Anne Aly, who joined the festivities with great joy.
These heartfelt wishes by world leaders reflect the growing global recognition of Diwali as a celebration that transcends borders and brings communities together.
