A group of Dishadasha-clad people start playing Indian national anthem on their instruments as Indian tricolour appears on a big screen. The moment, captured by someone on their mobile phone, has made many Indians proud across the globe.
This group playing Indian national anthem is the marching band of the Dubai police. The band performed during Diwali celebrations at Dubai.
The video was shared by the Indian embassy in the UAE and went viral.
Diwali has been celebrated widely across the globe. The United Nations released a series of stamps on Diwali. Many country leaders wished Diwali to Indians living in their countries. London marked the festival at Trafalgar Square on October 28 with Indian cultural performances.
The White House did not celebrate Diwali this year, breaking the 15-year-long tradition but some senior leaders in US administration wished Diwali.
Hindus, Sikhs and Jains gather in Trafalgar Square, London to celebrate the Diwali Festival of Lights.. Picture date: Sunday October 28, 2018 Source: AAP Image/Victoria Jones/PA Wire
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that it is a festival that celebrates the triumph of light over darkness.
“Also known as the ‘Festival of Lights’, this special occasion celebrates the triumph of light over darkness,” Mr Pompeo said in a statement.
Devotees light earthen lamps on the banks of the River Sarayu as part of Diwali celebrations in Ayodhya, India, India, Tuesday, Nov 6, 2018. Source: AAP
Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also wished the community for Diwali.
