Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated across the world

The Indian festival of lights, Diwali celebrates the triumph of good over evil and is marked by an exchange of sweets, lighting of lamps or diyas and fireworks. One of the biggest festivals in India, Diwali was celebrated with great fervour not just in the country but around the world.

Here are some glimpses of Diwali celebrations from across the globe:

As Diwali commences, @FLOTUS Melania and I wish those observing the Festival of Lights a blessed and happy celebration! #HappyDiwali pic.twitter.com/LGXkUzMJiI
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 27, 2019

Wishing all those celebrating the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil a joyous and prosperous Festival of Lights. Happy Diwali! pic.twitter.com/VQPj7jKzRO
— Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) October 27, 2019

Today, I join the millions of people in New Jersey and around the world celebrating the Festival of Lights and wish you a joyous holiday. Happy #Diwali! pic.twitter.com/WoBiwu0J7R
— Senator Bob Menendez (@SenatorMenendez) October 27, 2019

Indian-origin British Home Secretary Priti Patel celebrating Diwali. Photo courtesy: Twitter/@patel4witham

Diwali celebrations included captivating classical dance performances and colourful lights and decorations!@UKPolDirRichard @RuchiGhanashyam @foreignoffice pic.twitter.com/TK6EuVDpNh
— India in the UK (@HCI_London) October 27, 2019

Friends from FCO and media joined us at the India House to celebrate Diwali! The High Commission wishes a very happy and prosperous Diwali to all fellow Indian citizens, people of Indian origin and friends living in the UK.@foreignoffice @UKPolDirRichard @RuchiGhanashyam pic.twitter.com/t16YwVPhVZ
— India in the UK (@HCI_London) October 27, 2019

Thousands of people enjoyed fireworks on the auspicious occasion of Diwali at Al Seef
.Happy Diwali @DDNewsLive @airnewsalerts @MeraasDubai @dubaitourism pic.twitter.com/cFho87trqk
— India in Dubai (@cgidubai) October 27, 2019

The 3 day festivities of Diwali Market organized by @DCDAbuDhabi at Capital Park will conclude this midnight. Event starts at 6 pm. Few glimpses of yesterday’s celebrations. @IndianDiplomacy pic.twitter.com/1e8wnOOfnM
— India in UAE (@IndembAbuDhabi) October 27, 2019

Cd’A Smita Pant & H.E Hamad AlDhaheri, Acting Under Secretary @DCDAbuDhabi & Mr.Sultan Almutawa Aldaheri took joint tour of the Diwali celebrations organized by @DCDabudhabi at capital park. The festivities conclude on 27th mid night. @IndianDiplomacy pic.twitter.com/tleCEzYLxT
— India in UAE (@IndembAbuDhabi) October 27, 2019