World leaders and diplomats have extended their warm Diwali wishes globally to celebrate this enlightening Festival of Lights.

World leaders and diplomats across the globe extended warm greetings on the occasion of Diwali, wishing people celebrating the Festival of Lights happiness, good health and prosperity. Indian diplomatic missions and representatives of several countries also marked the festival with community gatherings and cultural celebrations, highlighting the message of light, harmony and togetherness.UAE president Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday conveyed his Diwali greetings to people celebrating the festival in the United Arab Emirates and across the world. In a post on X, he wished them good health, happiness and prosperity, expressing hope that the occasion and the year ahead would bring well-being to individuals and their families.The US Embassy in India also extended festive greetings, wishing people a celebration filled with light and happiness. In a post on X, it said, “HAPPY DIWALI. The U.S. Embassy wishes all a celebration filled with light and happiness.”Australian high commissioner to India Philip Green marked his final Diwali in the country with members of the Australian high commission. Sharing glimpses of the celebrations on X, Green described the occasion as particularly special as he celebrated the festival for the last time in India in his capacity as high commissioner.“#Diwali with the high commission family is always special, and even more so as I celebrate my final Diwali in India as high commissioner. A memorable day of warmth, festive cheer & lots of dancing. A few highlights,” he wrote.Meanwhile, the consulate general of India in Shanghai celebrated Diwali with members of the Tamil community at an event organised by Tamil Sangamam, described as the oldest Tamil community organisation in China. Consul general Pratik Mathur attended the gathering as the chief guest.In a post on X, the Indian consulate said Mathur was honoured to be invited as the chief guest at the organisation’s large-scale Diwali celebrations. Addressing the gathering, he highlighted the significance of India’s festivals and traditions and invoked the civilisational philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, meaning “the world is one family”.

Indian diplomatic missions across the United States and Canada also extended Diwali greetings to members of the Indian diaspora and local communities. The celebrations featured cultural programmes and community gatherings, showcasing India’s diverse heritage and recognising the contributions of Indian-origin communities.The festivities across diplomatic missions and international communities reflected Diwali’s growing global presence and its message of hope, positivity, peace and shared prosperity.