President Murmu Wishes Light and Peace on Hanukkah

President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt greetings to those celebrating Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights. She expressed her hopes for it to bring happiness, light, and peace worldwide. Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem after a revolt in the 2nd century BC.

President Droupadi Murmu extended her greetings on Sunday to those celebrating the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, wishing for the event to bring light, happiness, and peace to all.

The festival, which spans eight days, commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. It marks a historical period during the 2nd century BC when a Jewish revolt triumphed against the Seleucid Empire.

Murmu's message targeted a global audience, including her Israeli counterpart, Isaac Herzog, as she shared her warm wishes on X, emphasizing her desire for a peaceful and joyous Hanukkah.

(With inputs from agencies.)