Diwali, also called Deepawali, is among the most celebrated festivals amongst Hindus worldwide. The festivities kicked off with Dhanteras on October 29, and One World Commerce Heart, the tallest constructing within the US, was lit up with vibrant lights for Diwali celebrations.
Within the video shared by ANI, the One World Commerce Heart appeared beautiful as vibrant lights created a number of formations, together with diyas. “The tallest constructing within the USA, One World Commerce Heart lit up in lights of radiant colors forward of Diwali,” ANI wrote.
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#WATCH | The tallest constructing within the USA, One World Commerce Heart lit up in lights of radiant colors forward of Diwali pic.twitter.com/9hy7NItVlE
— ANI (@ANI) October 30, 2024
Talking to ANI, Dilip Chauhan, deputy commissioner, Mayor’s Workplace for Worldwide Affairs, New York Metropolis, stated, “This yr Diwali is particular. For the primary time within the historical past of New York Metropolis, faculties will likely be closed on Friday, November 1 for the competition of Diwali.”
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#WATCH | New York | Deputy Commissioner, Mayors Workplace for Worldwide Affairs, New York Metropolis, Dilip Chauhan says, “This yr Diwali is particular. For the primary time within the historical past of New York Metropolis, faculties will likely be closed on Friday, November 1 for the competition of Diwali.” pic.twitter.com/RAubdIxK5F
— ANI (@ANI) October 30, 2024
On Monday, US President Joe Biden celebrated Diwali on the White Home in an occasion attended by over 600 Indian People. “As President, I’ve been honoured to host the most important Diwali receptions ever on the White Home. To me, it means an excellent deal. As Senator, Vice President, and President; South Asian People have been key members of my employees,” information company PTI quoted the US president.
“From Kamala to Dr. Murthy to so a lot of you right here right this moment, I’m proud that I stored my dedication to have an administration that appears like America,” he added.
Diwali is widely known within the Hindu lunisolar months Ashvin and Kartika, that are often between mid-October and mid-November.
