Ottawa, Oct. 20 -- Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand on Monday extended Diwali greetings.

Anand called it a special time of the year.

In a post on X, she said, "Over the course of my life, one of the most special times of the year has been Diwali with my family, and the celebration of light over darkness and good over evil. From my family to yours, happy Diwali."

https://x.com/AnitaAnandMP/status/1980260063118791143

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney also wished Diwali.

"Tonight, families and communities across Canada will light diyas and celebrate the triumph of light over darkness -- of good over evil. Wishing everyone celebrating Diwali a joyful Festival of Lights," he said in a post on X.

https://x.com/MarkJCarne...