Diwali 2024 celebrations from New York goes viral as World Trade Center lit up with eye-catching colours
Diwali celebrations lit up the One World Trade Center in colourful displays, marking the start of the festivities. For the first time, New York City schools will close for Diwali on November 1, and President Biden also hosted a White House celebration for the Indian American community.
Diwali, also known as Deepawali, is one of the most important celebrations for Hindus worldwide. The festivities began with Dhanteras on October 29, and One World Trade Center, the tallest structure in the United States, was illuminated with colourful lights for Diwali celebrations. In the footage posted by ANI, the One World Trade Center looked spectacular as colourful lights formed various forms, including diyas.
What happened in New York City to celebrate Diwali?
#WATCH | The tallest building in the USA, One World Trade Center lit up in lights of radiant colours ahead of Diwali pic.twitter.com/9hy7NItVlE
¡ª ANI (@ANI) October 30, 2024
¡°The tallest building in the USA, One World Trade Center lit up in lights of radiant colours ahead of Diwali,¡± ANI wrote.
Speaking to ANI, Dilip Chauhan, deputy commissioner, of the Mayor¡¯s Office for International Affairs, New York City, said, ¡°This year Diwali is special. For the first time in the history of New York City, schools will be closed on Friday, November 1 for the festival of Diwali.¡±
#WATCH | New York | Deputy Commissioner, Mayors Office for International Affairs, New York City, Dilip Chauhan says, "This year Diwali is special. For the first time in the history of New York City, schools will be closed on Friday, November 1 for the festival of Diwali." pic.twitter.com/RAubdIxK5F
¡ª ANI (@ANI) October 30, 2024
On Monday, US President Joe Biden hosted a Diwali celebration at the White House with nearly 600 Indian Americans in attendance.
Happy Diwali from the White House! Together, may we show the power in the gathering of light. pic.twitter.com/IHKn2gvj5s
¡ª The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 29, 2024
Also read: From London to the White House, Diwali 2024 celebrations around the world go viral
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