Diwali 2025: World Leaders Share Festival of Lights Messages

The spirit of Diwali 2025 transcended borders as prominent global leaders shared messages of hope and celebration for the “Festival of Lights.” U.S. President Donald Trump’s Diwali greetings focused on the universal theme of light’s victory over darkness, urging communities to connect, find strength in hope, and embrace renewal. He wished for an observance filled with peace, prosperity, and serenity for all celebrating. FBI Director Kash Patel joined the well-wishes, posting a message on X celebrating Diwali as a symbol of good triumphing over evil. The Indian Embassy in the U.S. shared its festive greetings, emphasizing health, happiness, and prosperity for everyone, and hosted Special Envoy Sergio Gor for Diwali celebrations. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel sent a special message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India, celebrating the enduring partnership between their nations in key areas like innovation and defense. Israel’s official X account and its diplomats in India also extended warm wishes, highlighting the festival’s themes of peace, renewal, and faith in a brighter future, with some diplomats sharing their personal experiences of Diwali shopping and festivities. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed his growing fondness for Diwali, a festival he has experienced multiple times in India, wishing happiness and prosperity to those celebrating the victory of good over evil. The UAE Ambassador to India, Abdulnasser Alshaali, shared his personal connection to Diwali in India, marking his fourth celebration and wishing prosperity and renewed energy for the year ahead.