Diplomatic missions of Austria, Switzerland, European Union and Brazil extended Diwali wishes.

New Delhi, October 20 (IANS). Different diplomatic missions including Finland, Israel, Austria, Brazil, European Union and Switzerland greeted India on the occasion of Diwali on Monday. Embassy of Finland in India celebrated Diwali with quiz, lunch and dance. Along with wishing people a happy Diwali, the embassy also shared a video in which mission officers are seen dancing to fun songs. “Happy Diwali from the Finnish team in India! Our team celebrated with a fun quiz, delicious lunch and some dancing – a wonderful moment where Finland’s diplomats and local colleagues came together to celebrate Diwali,” the Embassy in India posted on Twitter. Israeli embassy officials went shopping for Diwali and were seen buying flowers and lamps. The officials also made rangoli at the embassy and wished people a happy Diwali. The Israeli embassy said in a post on Twitter: “This Diwali, our diplomats have been shopping for lamps and decorations! May our homes be filled with love and light today and every day! Happy Diwali.” In response to the post, Israeli Embassy spokesperson Guy Nir said that they had a lot of fun celebrating Diwali, which included delicious food and sweets, dancing and laughter. An Israeli Embassy spokesperson wrote: “We had a wonderful time celebrating Diwali last week. It was such a pleasure to reconnect with dear friends, make new ones, and experience the warmth and enthusiasm of this beautiful celebration. From the delicious sweets and amazing food to the twinkling lights, energetic dancing, and was an endless friendship, every moment of laughter, and every moment of laughter, India. to have your light with us to share happiness.” Diwali!” Wishing people a happy Diwali, the India-based EU mission in a post on ‘X’ said, “The lights are flashing, hearts are shining. The EU team wishes you and your loved ones a very happy Diwali 2025 in India and around the world. May happiness, peace and hope illuminate every corner.” Apart from this, EU Ambassador to India Hervé Delfin re-shared the EU Council’s post and wrote, “Bringing Diwali happiness from Brussels! The 27 EU member states are unanimous in support of a new ambitious and comprehensive strategic agenda for the coming years. Next step – EU and India agree on a joint road map for the summit to be held in Delhi early next year.” Will be.” Swiss Embassy in India celebrated Diwali in New Delhi and wished people. Wishing Diwali, embassy officials posed for a photo with a rangoli and posted it on Instagram, writing, “On behalf of the Embassy of Switzerland in India and Bhutan, we wish everyone a very happy Diwali! May this festival of light warmth, happiness and prosperity bring everyone.” “The Embassy and Ambassador Katharina Weiser extend warm wishes to all who celebrate Diwali. May this festival of light happiness, prosperity and peace bring to your homes,” the Austrian Embassy in India wrote in a post on Twitter. The Brazilian Ambassador to India also extended Diwali wishes. In a post on Twitter, the ambassador wrote: “The entire team of the Embassy of Brazil in India wishes you a bright and joyous Diwali! May the lights of this festive season inspire a new spirit of harmony, compassion and unity and bring peace and prosperity to our families.” –IANS KK/AS