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Diwali timeless reminder of light’s victory over darkness: Trump

“Today, I send my best wishes to every American celebrating Diwali — the ‘Festival of Lights',” Trump said in a statement.

By: PTI

New YorkOctober 21, 2025 09:16 AM IST First published on: Oct 21, 2025 at 09:16 AM IST
trumpPresident Donald Trump arrives to speak during an event in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo)

US President Donald Trump on Monday extended his wishes on Diwali, the festival of lights, and said 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’,” Trump 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,” he added.

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