Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on the occasion of Hanukkah. He also wished the people of Israel and those celebrating the Jewish festival around the world.
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote: "Best wishes to PM @netanyahu and all the people across the world celebrating the festival of Hanukkah. May the radiance of Hanukkah illuminate everybody’s lives with hope, peace and strength. Hanukkah Sameach!"
President Droupadi Murmu also wished her Israeli counterpart Isaac Herzog on Hanukkah.
"I extend my warmest greetings to President Isaac Herzog and people worldwide on the auspicious occasion of Hanukkah," she said in a post on X.
Hanukkah is a Jewish festival of lights which lasts for eight days and nights. It commemorates the recovery of Jerusalem and the redidication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. A new candle is lit each night to remember the miracle of oil that lasted eight days.
This year, Israel is celebrating Hanukkah in the aftermath of the October 7 attacks which triggered a massive conflict between Israel and Palestine, leading to the deaths of over 1,200 people, mostly civilians.