US President Donald Trump on Monday extended his wishes on Diwali, the festival of lights, saying it is a time to bring families and friends together to celebrate.
“Today, I send my best wishes to every American celebrating Diwali — the ‘Festival of Lights’,” he said in a statement.
“For many Americans, Diwali is a timeless reminder of light’s victory over darkness. It is also a time to bring families and friends together to celebrate community, draw strength from hope, and embrace a lasting spirit of renewal,” the US president said.
“As millions of citizens light diyas and lanterns, we rejoice in the eternal truth that good will always triumph over evil. To every American celebrating Diwali, may this observance bring abiding serenity, prosperity, hope, and peace,” Trump said.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also sent warm wishes for a "peaceful and joyful" Diwali to those celebrating the festival.
"On behalf of the Department of State, I send warm wishes to the many communities in the US and around the world who are celebrating the Diwali festival of lights," he said in a statement.
"During this time, observants light diyas, or lamps, representing the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. I wish a peaceful and joyful Diwali to all who celebrate," Rubio added.
Several other prominent people from the US, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Indian-American chief Kash Patel, also extended greetings for the auspicious feestival.
“Happy Diwali—celebrating the Festival of Lights around the world, as good triumphs over evil,” Patel, who became the first Indian-American to lead the FBI earlier this year, wrote in a post on X.
Ohio Governor candidate and Republican politician Vivek Ramaswamy also shared his Diwali wishes. He became the youngest presidential candidate in the Republican primaries in 2024.
“Happy Diwali! May the light prevail over darkness,” said Ramaswamy.
New York City’s leading mayoral candidate and filmmaker Mira Nair’s son, Zohran Mamdani, also took to X to extend Diwali greetings.
“Shubh Deepavali! Wishing everyone a very happy Diwali. Across our city, families are lighting diyas and celebrating the triumph of light over darkness and hope over despair. New York shines brighter tonight because of the people who bring their light and traditions home,” Mamdani wrote.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott hosted Diwali celebrations at the Governor’s Mansion. This is a long-running cherished tradition that brings together the Indo-American community each year to mark the festival of lights. This celebration has become an annual tradition in Texas, showcasing the state’s inclusive spirit and the vibrant presence of the Indo-American community across various fields.
The Sunday celebration at the Mansion was attended by the Consul General of India in Houston, D C Manjunath, prominent members of the Indo-American community, and elected officials.
“Today, I send my best wishes to every American celebrating Diwali — the ‘Festival of Lights’,” he said in a statement.
“For many Americans, Diwali is a timeless reminder of light’s victory over darkness. It is also a time to bring families and friends together to celebrate community, draw strength from hope, and embrace a lasting spirit of renewal,” the US president said.
“As millions of citizens light diyas and lanterns, we rejoice in the eternal truth that good will always triumph over evil. To every American celebrating Diwali, may this observance bring abiding serenity, prosperity, hope, and peace,” Trump said.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also sent warm wishes for a "peaceful and joyful" Diwali to those celebrating the festival.
"On behalf of the Department of State, I send warm wishes to the many communities in the US and around the world who are celebrating the Diwali festival of lights," he said in a statement.
"During this time, observants light diyas, or lamps, representing the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. I wish a peaceful and joyful Diwali to all who celebrate," Rubio added.
Several other prominent people from the US, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Indian-American chief Kash Patel, also extended greetings for the auspicious feestival.
“Happy Diwali—celebrating the Festival of Lights around the world, as good triumphs over evil,” Patel, who became the first Indian-American to lead the FBI earlier this year, wrote in a post on X.
Ohio Governor candidate and Republican politician Vivek Ramaswamy also shared his Diwali wishes. He became the youngest presidential candidate in the Republican primaries in 2024.
“Happy Diwali! May the light prevail over darkness,” said Ramaswamy.
New York City’s leading mayoral candidate and filmmaker Mira Nair’s son, Zohran Mamdani, also took to X to extend Diwali greetings.
“Shubh Deepavali! Wishing everyone a very happy Diwali. Across our city, families are lighting diyas and celebrating the triumph of light over darkness and hope over despair. New York shines brighter tonight because of the people who bring their light and traditions home,” Mamdani wrote.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott hosted Diwali celebrations at the Governor’s Mansion. This is a long-running cherished tradition that brings together the Indo-American community each year to mark the festival of lights. This celebration has become an annual tradition in Texas, showcasing the state’s inclusive spirit and the vibrant presence of the Indo-American community across various fields.
The Sunday celebration at the Mansion was attended by the Consul General of India in Houston, D C Manjunath, prominent members of the Indo-American community, and elected officials.
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