“At present, I ship my finest needs to each American celebrating Diwali — the ‘Pageant of Lights',” he stated in a press release.
“For a lot of Individuals, Diwali is a timeless reminder of sunshine's victory over darkness. It's also a time to deliver households and mates collectively to rejoice group, draw energy from hope, and embrace a long-lasting spirit of renewal,” the US president stated.
“As thousands and thousands of residents gentle diyas and lanterns, we rejoice within the everlasting fact that good will all the time overcome evil. To each American celebrating Diwali, could this observance deliver abiding serenity, prosperity, hope, and peace,” Trump stated.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio additionally despatched heat needs for a “peaceable and joyful” Diwali to these celebrating the competition.
“On behalf of the Division of State, I ship heat needs to the numerous communities within the US and world wide who're celebrating the Diwali competition of lights,” he stated in a press release.”Throughout this time, observants gentle diyas, or lamps, representing the triumph of sunshine over darkness and good over evil. I want a peaceable and joyful Diwali to all who rejoice,” Rubio added.A number of different distinguished individuals from the US, together with the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Indian-American chief Kash Patel, additionally prolonged greetings for the auspicious feestival.
“Pleased Diwali—celebrating the Pageant of Lights world wide, pretty much as good triumphs over evil,” Patel, who grew to become the primary Indian-American to steer the FBI earlier this 12 months, wrote in a publish on X.
Ohio Governor candidate and Republican politician Vivek Ramaswamy additionally shared his Diwali needs. He grew to become the youngest presidential candidate within the Republican primaries in 2024.
“Pleased Diwali! Could the sunshine prevail over darkness,” stated Ramaswamy.
New York Metropolis's main mayoral candidate and filmmaker Mira Nair's son, Zohran Mamdani, additionally took to X to increase Diwali greetings.
“Shubh Deepavali! Wishing everybody a really glad Diwali. Throughout our metropolis, households are lighting diyas and celebrating the triumph of sunshine over darkness and hope over despair. New York shines brighter tonight due to the individuals who deliver their gentle and traditions dwelling,” Mamdani wrote.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott hosted Diwali celebrations on the Governor's Mansion. It is a long-running cherished custom that brings collectively the Indo-American group annually to mark the competition of lights. This celebration has develop into an annual custom in Texas, showcasing the state's inclusive spirit and the colourful presence of the Indo-American group throughout varied fields.
The Sunday celebration on the Mansion was attended by the Consul Common of India in Houston, D C Manjunath, distinguished members of the Indo-American group, and elected officers.
