Canadian PM Justin Trudeau wishes Diwali Mubarak, social media users react to choice of words
Trudeau, a day ago, shared a picture on Twitter where he was seen wearing a black sherwani and lighting a lamp to celebrate the festival.
Wishing millions of his followers, the Prime Minister said: "Diwali Mubarak! We're celebrating in Ottawa tonight. #HappyDiwali!"
Diwali Mubarak! We're celebrating in Ottawa tonight. #HappyDiwali! pic.twitter.com/HBFlQUBhWX
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 17, 2017
However, many Twitter users reacted to the use of the word 'Mubarak', which has an Arabic origin.
Kunal B referred to US President Donald Trump to criticise Trudeau, as he said:"It is not fine to wish #DiwaliMubarak . Even Trump said Happy Diwali. This is not islamic festival."
Asking the Canadian PM to correct the word, Bhavesh K Pandey tweeted: "It's not "Diwali Mubarak", it's "Diwali Ki Badhai" ... Correct it .."
It's not "Diwali Mubarak", it's "Diwali Ki Badhai" ... Correct it ..
— Bhavesh K Pandey (@bhaveshkpandey) October 17, 2017
Abinayah Raguraam said: "Thank you, Mr.PM. Its good to hear from a global icon. But it's either 'subh deewali' (Hindhi) or deepavali Vazhthukal(Tamil)."
Thank you, Mr.PM. Its good to hear from a global icon. But it's either 'subh deewali' (Hindhi) or deepavali Vazhthukal(Tamil).
— Abinayah Raguraam (@AbinayahR) October 17, 2017
However, some people even thought the criticism was not at necessary as they were fine with the word "Mubarak".
Supporting the PM, Anita Singh said: "You don't know what you are talking about #DiwaliMubarak is just fine. opposition to the phrase is just political posturing."
You don't know what you are talking about #DiwaliMubarak is just fine. opposition to the phrase is just political posturing
— Anita Singh (@bisu) October 18, 2017
Uma Subramanian raised a logical question, saying: "Mr. @JustinTrudeau Thank You for your wishes on Diwali! I hope that common sense prevails over politicisation & polarisation #DiwaliMubarak."
Mr. @JustinTrudeau Thank You for your wishes on Diwali! I hope that common sense prevails over politicisation & polarisation #DiwaliMubarak
— Uma Subramanian (@UMAS1) October 18, 2017
Trudeau has been very active in celebrating Indian festivals.
He was also seen to be present at the celebration of Indian Independence Day in August this year.
(Reporting by Souvik Ghosh)
Image: Twitter/@JustinTrudeau
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