Diwali: Donald Trump, Theresa May, Justin Trudeau send wishes, celebrate festival of light

World leaders across the globe celebrated Diwali and wished Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world a joyful festival of light. 

US President Donald Trump celebrated his first Diwali at the White House during which he hailed the contribution of Indian-American community and said he valued his strong relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The US President on Facebook posted the Diwali celebrations video and wrote, “As we do (celebrate Diwali) so, we especially remember the People of India, the home of the Hindu faith, who have built the world’s largest democracy.”

His daughter and advisor Ivanka trump shared photographs of Diwali celebrations in the White House and extended her greetings.

Ivanka on Twitter wrote, “Wishing Hindus, Sikhs & Jains around the world a joyful #Diwali. Saal Mubarak to all! Looking forward to my visit to India for #GES2017. – at The White House”

Wishing Hindus, Sikhs & Jains around the world a joyful #Diwali. Saal Mubarak to all! Looking forward to my visit to India for #GES2017. pic.twitter.com/O1tmiFzECc

— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) October 18, 2017

Indian-American members of US President administration including Nikki Haley, his Ambassador to the United Nations and Centers for Medicare and Medical Services administrator Seema Verma, Chairman of the US Federal Communications Commission Ajit Pai, and Trump’s Principal Deputy Press Secretary  Raj Shah participated in the Diwali celebrations at the White House.

US Vice President Mike Pence greeted Diwali wishes and on Twitter he wrote, “Happy #Diwali to those celebrating with friends & family. May we all strive for peace, prosperity & the triumph of light over darkness.”

Happy #Diwali to those celebrating with friends & family. May we all strive for peace, prosperity & the triumph of light over darkness. https://t.co/NJPMnyDqOk

— Vice President Pence (@VP) October 18, 2017

Canadian President  Justin Trudeau to send his Diwali wishes. On Twitter he tweeted “Diwali Mubarak” and shared a photograph celebrating the festival of light.

Celebrating #Diwali with the Canada India Business Council last night! Our countries have a long history & bright future together. pic.twitter.com/6BMXGmXgLS

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 18, 2017

Official Twitter handle of UK Prime Minister Theresa May's office shared a video where she can be seen giving Diwali wishes.

She said, “I want to send my best wishes to everyone celebrating Diwali in Britain and around the world.”

This #Diwali let us celebrate the values and freedoms that we share – and let me wish you all a happy, peaceful and prosperous new year. pic.twitter.com/qmjGLeg8jp

— UK Prime Minister (@Number10gov) October 19, 2017

May added, “Festival of Light is important time for family and friends to come together to share wonderful gifts and sweets and to draw confidence from the knowledge that ultimately good will triumph over evil.”