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Sheikh Mohammed tweets Diwali greetings

Friday, 25 October 2019 13:37

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, tweeted out a touching Diwali greeting.

"To all who are celebrating Diwali, let me wish them, on behalf of the people and residents of UAE, a truly joyful festival," Sheikh Mohammed wrote on his official Twitter handle.

"May the light from the festivities around the world shine a blessing of love and hope on us all."

To all who are celebrating Diwali, let me wish them, on behalf of the people and residents of UAE, a truly joyful festival.

May the light from the festivities around the world shine a blessing of love and hope on us all.
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) October 24, 2019

Diwali, the festival of lights, begins on Friday, October 25.

Meanwhile, more than 60 Indian schools in Dubai will close on Sunday for Diwali.

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