US President Donald Trump has extended his wishes on Diwali, calling the festival a “timeless reminder of light’s victory over darkness”. “Today, I send my best wishes to every American celebrating Diwali - the ‘Festival of Lights’,” Trump said in a Statement on Monday. “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. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also sent “warm wishes” for a “peaceful and joyful” Diwali to those celebrating the festival.
“On behalf of the Department of State, I send warm wishes to the many communities in the US and around the world who are celebrating the Diwali festival of lights,” he said in a Statement. “During this time, observants light diyas, or lamps, representing the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. I wish a peaceful and joyful Diwali to all who celebrate,” he added.
Several other prominent people, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Indian-American chief Kash Patel also extended Diwali greetings. “Happy Diwali-celebrating the Festival of Lights around the world, as good triumphs over evil,” Patel, who became the first Indian-American to lead the FBI earlier this year, wrote in a post on X. Republican politician and Ohio Governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy also shared his Diwali wishes.
“Happy Diwali! May the light prevail over darkness,” said Ramaswamy, who became the youngest presidential candidate in the Republican primaries in 2024. Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s leading mayoral candidate and filmmaker Mira Nair’s son, also took to X to extend Diwali greetings. “Shubh Deepavali! Wishing everyone a very happy Diwali. Across our city, families are lighting diyas and celebrating the triumph of light over darkness and hope over despair. New York shines brighter tonight because of the people who bring their light and traditions home,”
Mamdani wrote. Texas Governor Greg Abbott hosted Diwali celebrations at the Governor’s Mansion, continuing a cherished tradition that brings together the Indo-American community each year to mark the festival of lights. The Sunday celebration was attended by the Consul General of India in Houston, DC Manjunath, prominent members of the Indo-American community, and elected officials. Diwali celebrations at the Governor’s Mansion have become an annual tradition in Texas, showcasing the State’s inclusive spirit and the vibrant presence of the Indo-American community across various fields.