New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- Ambassador of Iran to India Mohammad Fathali on Saturday extended Diwali greetings to the people of India, highlighting the shared cultural and civilisational heritage between the two countries and drawing parallels between the festival's message of the triumph of light over darkness and ancient Iranian traditions.

In a video message shared by the Embassy of Iran in India, Fathali described Diwali as a celebration of the victory of light over darkness and good over evil, noting that the festival's central message was deeply rooted in the ancient traditions of both countries.

"Diwali is a celebration of the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. This beautiful message is deeply rooted in the ancient tradi...