On the auspicious occassion, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj also promised medical visas to all those people abroad, including in Pakistan, seeking treatment.
US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka wished Indians across the globe adding she was looking forward to her visit to India. She will be in the country next month for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES).
In her Diwali message, British Prime Minister Theresa May said the message of the festival of lights that ultimately good will triumph over evil, hope over despair and light over darkness will resonate with people of all faiths and none. She thanked Indians for their contribution to the British society and hailed them as a shining example of what makes the UK great.
Other celebrities like Virender Sehwag and Jacques Kallis also extended their greetings.
Here are some of their tweets:
Diwali greetings to all. As we celebrate with our families, let us promote sensitivity to others and to our environment #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn)
October 19, 2017
Warm greetings and best wishes to you and your entire family on the auspicious occasion of Deepawali. Wishing you a Shubh & #HappyDiwali
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh)
October 19, 2017
Happy Diwali to all those celebrating
— Jacques Kallis (@jacqueskallis75)
October 19, 2017
On this auspicious festival of lights, May the glow of joy, prosperity and happiness illuminate your days in the year ahead. #HappyDiwali
— Jasprit bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93)
October 19, 2017 
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