Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz celebrated Diwali in Pakistan

Maryam Nawaz celebrates Diwali in Pakistan

Islamabad (Pakistan) – During the ceremony, CM Maryam Nawaz announced issuance of special cards for the minority communities, and the establishment of a Minority Virtual Police Station.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s daughter and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced various initiatives to support minorities in the state as she participated in the Diwali celebrations held at 90-Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam. She expressed her determination to safeguard the rights of minorities.

Diwali in Pakistan! 🪔

Punjab Province’s Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, celebrates #Diwali, setting an inspiring example!

Along with celebrating Diwali, Maryam Nawaz must also try to protect the leftover Hindus in #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/yoj51iaBHE

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) October 31, 2024

She lit a traditional Diwali lamp and also participated in virtual fireworks. The Punjab CM interacted closely with Hindu women and distributed cheques of Rs 15,000 to 1,400 Hindu families, news agency Associated Press of Pakistan reported.

Assuring support to the minority communities while addressing the gathering, she said, “If anyone commits atrocities against minorities, I will stand with the victim. We are all Pakistanis, and Diwali symbolizes peace, harmony, and love.”

Diwali also celebrated in New York

🪔 Shubharambh of Diwali with the tallest building in the USA, One World Trade Center @OneWTC lighting up in radiant colors!

Here’s to a festival of lights that shines across the globe!@MEAIndia @IndianEmbassyUS @IndianDiplomacy @NYCMayor @GovKathyHochul @saef_usa pic.twitter.com/cVZHKbuEjO

— India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) October 30, 2024

The One World Trade Centre in New York, which is the tallest building in the US, today lit up in colours on the occasion of Diwali. The building displayed ‘diyas’ as the US started celebrating Diwali.

In a social media post, the Consulate General of India in New York stated the festival of lights shines across the globe. New York City schools will be closed on November 1 to celebrate Diwali.

This Diwali, Indians, and Americans across Mission India are sharing these diyas that bring joy and blessings to all. Join us in the festivities as we celebrate the #FestivalofLights with music, dance, festive cheer, and a grateful heart. On behalf of the U.S. Mission in India, I… pic.twitter.com/rptObWHwtr

— U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti (@USAmbIndia) October 31, 2024

Earlier, The White House hosted a Diwali celebration, honouring Indian Americans’ contributions to the US-India bond. First Lady Jill Biden and President Joe Biden hosted a Diwali celebration at the White House on Monday, inviting Indian Americans from across the United States to attend.