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Diwali Joins UNESCO Heritage List, Celebrations Ignite!

12/10/2025

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On December 10, 2025, Diwali was added to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Prime Minister of India) welcomed the recognition.
The Delhi government is hosting celebrations, including illuminated buildings and a lamp-lighting ceremony.
Diwali is observed by multiple communities and symbolizes the victory of good over evil, linked to Lakshmi.
The recognition aims to boost the festival's global visibility.

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On December 10, 2025, Diwali was added to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Prime Minister of India) welcomed the recognition.
The Delhi government is hosting celebrations, including illuminated buildings and a lamp-lighting ceremony.
Diwali is observed by multiple communities and symbolizes the victory of good over evil, linked to Lakshmi.
The recognition aims to boost the festival's global visibility.