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Publication: PTI
Date: October 17, 2003
President George W Bush greets Hindus
for a joyous Diwali Washington,
US President George W Bush and and
his wife Laura Bush have sent Diwali greetings to Hindus in America and
around the world. "I send greetings to Hindus in the United States and
around the world as you celebrate Deepavali (Diwali), the festival of lights,"
Bush said in his message. "Marking the beginning of the Hindu New Year,
Diwali provides an opportunity to give thanks for the renewal of life,
reflect on lessons learned and anticipate future blessings. By celebrating
their beliefs, ancestry, and culture, Hindus in America and around the
world enrich communities and ensure that important values and customs are
passed on to future generations," he said in the message. Laura joins me
in sending our best wishes for a joyous Diwali. May the coming year be
filled with hope and happiness, Bush said.
