How to share Diwali GIFs and Stickers on Instagram and WhatsApp

The festival of light is upon us once again. As one of the most celebrated festivals, marked by lighting lamps, bursting fireworks, and exchanging gifts. Diwali symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness.

To celebrate this special event, many far-away friends and families have been exchanging GIFs on social media platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp with their Indian loved ones.

If you are wondering how to participate in these festivities and show love to your Dost / Yaar /Ahbaab /Saathithis (friend), this Techloy guide will show you how.

Steps to Share GIFs on WhatsApp 

Step 1. Open your WhatsApp and select a chat of any of your Indian friends

Step 2. In the text box, tap the emoji icon and select "GIF" 

Step 3. Next, tap the search icon and type in Diwali

Step 4. From the list, select the Diwali GIF you prefer. This will immediately send the GIF to your friend.

Steps to Share Stickers on WhatsApp 

Step 1. Open your WhatsApp and select a chat of any of your Indian friends

Step 2. In the text box, tap the emoji icon and select Stickers

Step 3. Next, tap the search icon and type in Diwali

Step 4. From the list, select the Diwali sticker you prefer. This will immediately send the sticker to your friend.

Steps to Share GIFs on Instagram 

Step 1. Open your Instagram app and tap the “New post” icon

Step 2. Then select “Story” and click the "Create" button on the left-hand bar

Step 3. On the new page, tap the "GIF" bar 

Step 4. After that, type Diwali in the “Search GIPHY” box

Step 5. Select the GIF you prefer and tap "Next"

Step 6. You can select friends you want to send it to by tapping close friend. Doing this will allow you to select friends to send your GIF. Once you are done, tap the send button.

Steps to Share Stickers on Instagram 

Step 1. Open your Instagram app and tap the “New post” icon

Step 2. Then select “Story” and click the "Create" button on the left-hand bar

Step 3. On the new page, tap the emoji icon at the top 

Step 4. Select “CUTOUTS” from the list if you have an image to create Diwali stickers. If you do not have one, select “AI sticker” and type Diwali in the search box. After that tap "Generate"

Step 5. Select the GIF you prefer and tap "Next"

Step 6. Now select the close friend you want to send it to. This will allow you to send GIFs to selected friends. Once you are done, tap the send button.

Conclusion

Sharing Diwali GIFs on Instagram and WhatsApp is a heartfelt way to connect with loved ones, regardless of distance. This will enable you to show that you care about them no matter the distance.

To celebrate my friends in Mumbai and Delhi, I shared GIFs and Stickers on Meta media platforms. I would like to know what you shared with your Ahbaab this Diwali.

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