Diwali, which symbolizes the secular victory of moderation over darkness, goodness over evil and understanding over ignorance, will be celebrated tomorrow.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison wished people a happy Diwali
Melbourne:
As part of sending Diwali's greetings to Indians around the world and in Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the festival's message carries "special significance" this year as the world responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, the most dramatic shock in generations.
Diwali, which symbolizes the secular victory of moderation over darkness, goodness over evil and understanding over ignorance, will be celebrated tomorrow.
This year, the Diwali message is of particular significance," Prime Minister Morrison said in a recent video message.
“Every nation on earth is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lives and livelihoods have been lost because we witnessed the most dramatic trauma in generations. Despite this, we have a shared hope.
Australia has recorded 27,676 cases of coronavirus and 907 deaths due to the viral infection. The global number, according to Johns Hopkins University, has reached 52,681,305 cases and 1,292,279 deaths.
Prime Minister Morrison said Australia is the most successful multicultural country on Earth and "on this Diwali, I want to pay tribute to all those who have brought this tradition to our shores."
"Yes, we have seen darkness this year, but the light is overcoming that darkness. There is light in front of us, and there is hope. My warmest greetings to everyone who celebrates Diwali, the festival of lights. It is a special moment for people of many religions," Scott Morrison said in his letter.
Among other politicians who paid their respects was opposition leader Anthony Albanese who expressed the hope that next year people would be able to celebrate the Festival of Lights together.
“I wish you all a wonderful Diwali festival. As a celebration of the victory of light over darkness, it is a welcome and timely remedy for the uncertainty surrounding us,” s
“I sympathize with those who cannot return to their ancestral homes, and with those who cannot celebrate with their families this year,” said Mr. Albanese.
Australia is home to more than 7,00,000 people of Indian descent, while Indian immigrants are the number one source for new Australian citizens, with more than 28,000 Indian citizens becoming Australian citizens last year.
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