December 23, 2024 07:30 am (IST)
UN celebrating Diwali
New York, Oct 30 (IBNS): The United Nations is celebrating Diwali for the firs time.
Hindus across the globe are celebrating the festival on Sunday.
"Happy Diwali! @UN celebrates Diwali for 1st time. Thank you @UN_PGA for this initiative," India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Syed Akbaruddin tweeted.
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