"May the light guide you all and bring you joy!"
As Hindus all over the world celebrate Diwali - the festival of lights - wishes and greetings have poured in from most global leaders, including a special royal message from the UAE.
His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler, took to Twitter on Monday night to wish a Happy Diwali to all those celebrating in the UAE beyond:
Our best wishes to everyone celebrating the festival of Diwali in the UAE and beyond; may the light guide you all and bring you joy!
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) October 31, 2016
The UAE is home to millions of expatriates from various backgrounds and religions, with Indians and Hindus comprising a large part of the population.
UAE's leaders have always strived to promote interfaith harmony, not only in the country but across the region and the world.
Diwali - celebrated on October 30 - is a Hindi contraction of the Sanskrit Deepavali, which literally translates to 'row of lamps'. In southern parts of India, like Kerala and Tamil Nadu, it's still called Deepavali and celebrated with as much fervour as it in northern and central parts of the country. It is regarded as the most famous festival in India and marks the Hindu New Year.
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