Tim Cook Shares Holi Wishes with a Vibrant Photo
Apple CEO Tim Cook continued his tradition of celebrating cultural festivals by sharing Holi wishes on social media. He posted a colorful photo taken on an iPhone, showcasing a vibrant image captured by Kushagra Tiwari, the co-founder and CEO of Exif Media. Cook wrote, “Happy Holi to all those celebrating! May it be as joyful and fun as Kushagra Tiwari’s beautiful #ShotOniPhone photo.” The image was part of Apple’s #ShotOniPhone campaign, which promotes creative photography using iPhones.
Happy Holi to all those celebrating!
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) March 14, 2025
May it be as joyous and fun as Kushagra Tiwari’s beautiful #ShotOniPhone photo. pic.twitter.com/6gQBQyyN67
The Photo and Caption
The photo showed a person standing in a field, dressed in an orange and pink outfit, holding a plate filled with colorful powders and flower petals. The person was laughing and looking to the side, with streaks of red and blue on their face. Flower petals were streaming down in front of them. Cook wished a happy Holi to all those celebrating and mentioned that the image was taken by Kushagra Tiwari using an iPhone.
Social Media Reactions
Social media users quickly reacted to Tim Cook’s post, sharing their own Holi celebrations. One user wrote, “Wishing everyone a very Happy Holi! May this festival of colors bring joy, prosperity, and love. Let’s celebrate the triumph of good over evil with vibrant colors and sweet moments. Holi Hai!” Another user commented, “Wishing everyone vibrant colors and happiness!” Many others praised the beautiful and vibrant photo, with one comment saying, “India is always colorful with diversity and inclusiveness. Hope the rest of the world follows this. Thanks for sharing this colorful and vibrant picture that captures the essence of India.”
Previous Holi Celebrations by Tim Cook
Tim Cook has shared vibrant Holi images in previous years as well. Last year, he shared a photo taken by Indian photographer Joshua Karthik, and the year before that, he posted photos by Apeksha Maker and Gursimran Basra. Holi, one of the most important festivals in India, celebrates the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil. People celebrate Holi by throwing colors, enjoying music and dance, and eating traditional sweets like ‘gujiya’, ‘mathri’, ‘malpuas’, ‘bhang’, and ‘thandai’. The two-day festival brings people together across all backgrounds, fostering joy and unity through laughter, song, and dance.
Sundar Pichai Extends Holi Wishes on Instagram
In addition to Tim Cook, Google CEO Sundar Pichai also shared Holi wishes. He posted on Instagram, showcasing a colorful glimpse of Holi celebrations in India. Pichai’s post featured stunning photos captured by Pixel users, highlighting the explosion of colors, festive spirit, and joyful gatherings. Pichai wrote, “Wishing everyone a very happy and colorful Holi. These #TeamPixel photos capture the vibrant Holi celebrations in India – plus a special Super G!”
Pichai’s post also highlighted Google’s Pixel camera technology, known for capturing high-quality images. He credited Raj Naik (@inkjaar), Aarush (@aarushh.4), and Google India for capturing the vibrant Holi moments. The post resonated with users, with many commenting on both the festive spirit and the impressive quality of photos taken with the Pixel camera.