Wish you and your loved ones a Happy Diwali: Clinton

October 30, 2016 19:32

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton took time out of her busy schedule to wish Indians and other Hindus on the occasion of Diwali.

In a statement, she said, "On Sunday, nearly a billion Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists around the worldincluding more than two million Americanswill celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights. For members of these faiths, lighting the lamp (the diya) is a reminder that light prevails over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil.

Here in the United States, it is a tribute to the Indian American community that Diwali is celebrated with such beauty and joy. Regardless of our personal faith, Diwali reminds us that diversity is one of our greatest strengths as a nation, that light prevails over darkness, and that dharmarighteousness or goodnessmust guide us toward a better tomorrow. If I have the honor of serving as president, I will be committed to building an Administration that reflects such diversity, including continuing White House celebrations of Diwali.

To those of you celebrating this joyous occasion, I wish you and your loved ones a Happy Diwali and Saal Mubarak.

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