UAE President wishes Happy Diwali

The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has congratulated all those in the UAE and around the world, who are celebrating Diwali.

"May the year ahead be one of peace, prosperity and happiness for you and your families," Sheikh Mohamed said on Twitter.

He posted his greetings in three different languages: Arabic, English and Hindi.

نتمنى للمحتفلين بديوالي "مهرجان الأضواء" السعادة والبهجة.. ونأمل أن يعم الخير والسلام العالم.

— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) October 24, 2022

Congratulations to all of those in the UAE and around the world celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights, and may the year ahead be one of peace, prosperity and happiness for you and your families.

— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) October 24, 2022

संयुक्त अरब अमीरात और दुनिया भर के उन सभी लोगों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं, जो रोशनी का त्योहार दिवाली मना रहे हैं। आने वाला वर्ष आपके और आपके परिवारों के लिए शांति, समृद्धि और खुशियों लाए।

— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) October 24, 2022

Diwali, which is known as the festival of lights, is a major Hindu religious festival. The occasion is also marked by Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists.

It symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.