Emmanuel Macron joins Diwali celebrations with English and Hindi greeting

World Nov 08, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron joined in the Diwali celebrations this Sunday, sharing a heartfelt message in both English and Hindi.

He wished that the festival's light would inspire "unity, peace, and hope" for everyone.

To make his greeting extra special, he posted a festive photo with AR Rahman's instrumental Jai Ho playing in the background.

Anthony Albanese hails Diwali unity

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also marked Diwali by calling it a unifying force that bridges cultures and religions.

He gave a shout-out to the Indian community in Australia for keeping the festival's spirit of renewal and togetherness alive.