Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his Deepavali greetings to the Hindu community, describing the festival as a celebration of light overcoming darkness and knowledge triumphing over ignorance.

In his message, the President said the deeper meaning of Deepavali went beyond lighting oil lamps, emphasising the importance of nurturing love, compassion, brotherhood and humanity.

He said the occasion offered an opportunity to renew the commitment to building a fairer and more compassionate society, where kindness takes precedence over hatred, coexistence over division and justice over injustice.

President Dissanayake also reiterated the Government's commitment to creating an inclusive nation that respects al...