Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, praised Deepavali for entering into UNESCO's intangible heritage list. In a post on 'X' dated December 10, 2025, he stated that it signifies the importance of ancient cultural ethos, inspires belief in the victory of good, and encourages global well-being. The entry date for this announcement is December 10, 2025, at 3:24 PM by PIB Delhi. Release ID: 2201454, Visitor Panel: 338. The press release is available in Urdu, Hindi, Assamese, Punjabi, Gujarati, Odia, Tamil, and Kannada.
Key Entities Referenced
UNESCO: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, recognizing Deepavali on its intangible heritage list.
Deepavali: Hindu festival of lights recognized as an intangible heritage by UNESCO.
Ministry of Home Affairs: Indian government ministry that published the press release.
Amit Shah: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation who lauded Deepavali's inclusion in UNESCO's intangible heritage list.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister and Minister of
Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah lauds as Deepavali
enters into the UNESCO's intangible heritage list
Proud moment for India as Deepavali enters into the
UNESCO's intangible heritage list
This signifies the importance of our ancient cultural ethos
even in the modern era
The festival of lights has inspired us since antiquity to believe
in the victory of the good and the righteous
It is now profoundly heartening that it will now encourage
global well-being
प्रव तथ: 10 DEC 2025 3:24PM by PIB Delhi
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah lauded as Deepavali enters into the
UNESCO's intangible heritage list. In a post on ‘X’, Shri Amit Shah said, “Proud moment for India as
Deepavali enters into the UNESCO's intangible heritage list. This signifies the importance of our ancient
cultural ethos even in the modern era. The festival of lights has inspired us since antiquity to believe in the
victory of the good and the righteous. It is now profoundly heartening that it will now encourage global
well-being.”
Proud moment for India as Deepavali enters into the UNESCO's intangible
heritage list.
This signifies the importance of our ancient cultural ethos even in the modern era.
The festival of lights has inspired us since antiquity to believe in the victory of the
good and the… https://t.co/49hCYuV9uV
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 10, 2025
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(रलीज़ आईडी: 2201454) आगंतुक पटल : 338इस वज्ञ को इन भाषाओ ंम पढ़: Urdu , ही , Assamese , Punjabi , Gujarati , Odia , Tamil , Kannada