Ottawa: Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, recognising the profound significance of Navratri to Hindu Canadians, extended his heartfelt greetings on the auspicious first day of the festival.
“Tonight, Hindu communities in Canada and around the world will celebrate the beginning of the festival of Navratri. It celebrates the victory of good over evil and light over darkness,” he said in a statement, adding that for those celebrating, the “next nine nights will see families and friends come together with prayer, music, and to spend time with loved ones”.
Describing Hindu Canadians as an integral part of Canada, Trudeau said: “Their festivals and celebrations, like Navratri, are also our festivals. The joy, celebration, and diversity that Hindu Canadians exemplify make us stronger as a country.”
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I extend my warmest wishes of happiness and prosperity to all those celebrating Navratri,” he added.
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Hinduism is Canada’s third-largest religion, accounting for around 2.3 percent of the overall population as of the 2021 census.
Canada also has one of the largest Indian diasporas in the world, accounting for more than 4% of the overall population.
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