US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor celebrated Diwali at the US Embassy in New Delhi on Thursday, November 5, 2026, and extended warm festive greetings to people celebrating the festival.

Sharing photographs and glimpses of the celebrations on social media platform X, Gor expressed his happiness at being part of the festival.

“Great to celebrate Diwali at our Embassy in New Delhi. Wishing all who are observing the holiday a very Happy Diwali!” he wrote.

The celebration highlights the growing recognition of Diwali in the United States and its importance among Indian and South Asian communities.

Meanwhile, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has also unveiled a new commemorative Forever stamp celebrating Diwali.

The colourful stamp features an intricate rangoli-inspired design and recognises the cultural and religious significance of the festival.

This marks the second time the USPS has issued a stamp commemorating Diwali, following the first release in 2016.

Diwali, widely known as the Festival of Lights, symbolises the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. The festival is celebrated by millions of people around the world.