21-9-2017: DIWALI INDIA CANADA: JOINT ISSUE A commemorative postage stamp

India and Canada have a longstanding close relationship, based on shared values of democracy, pluralism, equality for all and rule of law. Strong people to people contacts and the presence of a large Indian Diaspora in Canada provide a strong foundation for the relationship. Diwali is one of the most colorful, sacred and loveliest festivals of India. Diwali is an important and one of the most sacred festivals celebrated across the world by ethnic sacred festivals celebrated across the world by ethic Indians. Department of Posts is pleased to issue a set of two commemorative Postage Stamps on India-Canada: Jont Issue on the theme Diwali.