Indian diplomatic missions celebrate Diwali in US and Canada
Missions held cultural programmes and community gatherings to mark the Festival of Lights and honour the Indian diaspora.
Indian diplomatic missions across the United States and Canada marked the Festival of Lights with community gatherings and cultural programmes, according to ANI and The Tribune. The celebrations highlighted India's heritage and the contributions of Indian-American communities.
In New York, the Consulate General of India expressed gratitude to Governor Kathy Hochul for proclaiming November 8, 2026, as Diwali in New York State. In Washington State, Governor Bob Ferguson also proclaimed November 8 as Diwali at the state's Legislative Building.
The Consulate General of India in Boston attended celebrations at the Providence State House in Rhode Island. Consul General Raghuram S congratulated the Federation of Indian Americans (FIA), New England Chapter, for organising the event, which included a food drive for a community food bank.
In San Francisco, the Indian Consulate highlighted a Rangoli art exhibition at the international airport. Consul General Satish Sivan also attended a reception in Palo Alto, where he discussed strengthening India-US trade and technology partnerships.
In Canada, the Consulate General of India in Toronto extended greetings for peace and prosperity. Meanwhile, Consul Raju Sharma attended a Diwali event in Milpitas featuring cultural performances and a meditation session.
Celebrations in Seattle faced an attempted disruption on Saturday by activist Jake Lang and other protesters. Lang claimed on X that he and others were attacked by festival attendees during the event.
