The US administration led by the US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday extended greetings on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.
Leaders from around the world expressed their heartfelt greetings to people of India on Diwali, highlighting the spirit of unity and cultural appreciation that the festival of lights represents.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was among leaders who extended Diwali wishes.
Starmer shared a photo holding a plate of diyas (earthen lamps) at his residence at 10 Downing Street beautifully adorned with marigold flowers and 'rangoli.'
Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), shared a video on Thursday featuring the White House military band playing the prayer "Om Jai Jagdeesh Hare" as part of Diwali celebrations.
In the video posted by Gopinath on X, the White House was beautifully adorned with marigold flowers, and many guests were seen wearing traditional Indian attire.
The White House hosted a Diwali celebration, honouring Indian Americans' contributions to the "US-India bond."
US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti praised the event and highlighted the significance of Diwali and Indian Americans' valuable contributions.
(ANI)