New Delhi: Diwali is emerging as a global festival. This can be seen when several top world leaders, be it the American President, Canadian as well as British PM, leading Royalty from the UAE and others sharing warm Diwali wishes.

This also illustrates the keenness of the world towards Indian culture and values. It also shows the respect the Indian diaspora has earned globally.

This trend of wishing on Indian festivals has been increasing over the last few years and it must certainly be welcomed.

To the millions of Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists celebrating the Festival of Lights, @DrBiden and I send our best wishes for a #HappyDiwali. May your new year be filled with hope, happiness, and prosperity. Sal Mubarak.

— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) November 14, 2020

Diwali reminds us that truth, light, and goodness will always prevail. To celebrate that hopeful message and mark this important festival, I joined a virtual celebration earlier this evening. Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating! pic.twitter.com/2xLrqPW68u

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 13, 2020

रोशनी के त्योहार दिवाली के अवसर पर हम दुनिया भर में इसका जश्न मनाने वालों को बहुत-बहुत बधाई देते हैं, साथ ही उनकी समृद्धि व प्रगति की कामना करते हैं।

— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) November 13, 2020

Deepavali festival is a renowned cultural celebration where the devotees extend wishes of enlightenment and share greetings with love and compassion.

I wish all those who celebrate this festival of enlightenment would attain the inner peace they expect. pic.twitter.com/f0jQw0n63F

— Gotabaya Rajapaksa (@GotabayaR) November 14, 2020

Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating the victory of light over darkness. May you have a joyous Festival of Lights! pic.twitter.com/KyV7y9Nc0q

— Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) November 14, 2020

#HappyDiwali to all of our friends in #India🇮🇳 & around the world. We in #Taiwan🇹🇼 are shining a light for democracy & freedom, values we share with so many of you spreading joy & light this Diwali. I wish you all an incredible celebration, & remember to stay safe! pic.twitter.com/KZSIdKuEbK

— 蔡英文 Tsai Ing-wen (@iingwen) November 14, 2020

May the radiance of all the lamps lit, illuminate our lives with endless optimism, prosperity and good health. I wish all Hindu devotees in #SriLanka and around the world a very #HappyDeepavali – PM @PresRajapaksa pic.twitter.com/qxkKlWM3id

— PMO SriLanka (@SrilankaPMO) November 14, 2020

இனிய தீபாவளி வாழ்த்துகள்! Wishing a happy and meaningful #Deepavali to all celebrating the Festival of Lights! May your hearts be filled with warmth, joy and peace. – LHL https://t.co/vf2AJEC7Rs pic.twitter.com/AEOWJrquSi

— leehsienloong (@leehsienloong) November 14, 2020

Happy #Diwali to everyone celebrating! Wishing you love and light! 🎇🎇🎇

— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) November 14, 2020

Biden-Harris joint statement on Diwali: "we look forward to celebrating Diwali at the White House next year — in person" pic.twitter.com/jvHuFVcF5n

— DeshGujarat (@DeshGujarat) November 14, 2020

Happy #Diwali to all those celebrating across America, India, and around the world. May the victory of light over darkness inspire us all. दिवाली की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं! pic.twitter.com/XL6OJqg73X

— American Jewish Committee (@AJCGlobal) November 13, 2020

"May I wish the many Hindus, Sikhs and Jains in Ireland a happy and peaceful #Diwali.

May the candles lit to mark Diwali not only illuminate your homes but provide a source of hope for the future."

— President of Ireland (@PresidentIRL) November 14, 2020

I wish 🇮🇳 PM @narendramodi and all those celebrating a happy festival of lights, a happy Diwali! Shubh Diwali.

— Sebastian Kurz (@sebastiankurz) November 14, 2020

“This brings you all my warmest greetings on the occasion of Diwali and, for those of you marking a New Year, let me wish you a happy, peaceful and prosperous year ahead.”

The Prince of Wales sends his best wishes to those celebrating the Festival of #Diwali. pic.twitter.com/wMbOQ2xxHb

— The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall (@ClarenceHouse) November 12, 2020

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— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 14, 2020

शुभ #दिवाली!

During #Diwali, the festival of lights – celebrated in India & by followers of many faiths across the world – clay lamps are lit to signify the victory of good over evil. pic.twitter.com/aSr33MgYSd

— United Nations (@UN) November 14, 2020

Happy #Diwali and #BandiChhorDivas!

I know that this year celebrations will be different, but I am filled with respect for the way British Hindus, Sikhs and Jains have gone out of their way to help others throughout this pandemic. pic.twitter.com/YhqWpq3JQH

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) November 14, 2020

On behalf of the people of the UAE, I wish everyone celebrating around the world a happy Diwali. May the light of hope always unite us and lead us forward to a better tomorrow.

— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) November 13, 2020

Happy Diwali to all our Hindu, Sikh and Gujarati brothers and sisters. pic.twitter.com/2H5J8Yd46N

— State House Kenya (@StateHouseKenya) November 14, 2020

Happy Diwali. #Diwali #HappyDiwali pic.twitter.com/8WcRUICIDA

— Pravind Jugnauth (@PKJugnauth) November 14, 2020

Australian Prime Minister, India's friend, @ScottMorrisonMP wishes Happy Diwali in a video message pic.twitter.com/xTnpxtlIsO

— DeshGujarat (@DeshGujarat) November 14, 2020

Happy Diwali to you too, Australia’s good friend @narendramodi. Wishing everyone celebrating Diwali, a very happy festival of lights. Shubh Diwali.

— Scott Morrison (@ScottMorrisonMP) November 14, 2020

What a spectacular fireworks show at The Pointe today in the backdrop of @ATLANTIS and biggest fountains in the world. Big thanks to Dubai for these treats for #Diwali @ThePointePalm @DXBMediaOffice @IndembAbuDhabi @AmbKapoor @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @DubaiPoliceHQ @DDIndialive pic.twitter.com/yb44UDnh29

— India in Dubai (@cgidubai) November 13, 2020

As we light our candles this Diwali, I wish you all peace, joy & comfort during these difficult times. May we find inspiration & shelter in the Supreme Soul who delivers victory of light over darkness, good over evil, & knowledge over ignorance. #Diwali2020 pic.twitter.com/ezM7y4Kps1

— Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) November 13, 2020