US President Joe Biden celebrated Diwali at the White House on Monday night. According to news agency PTI, more than 600 Indian-Americans attended it. Addressing Indian-American lawmakers, officials and business personalities, Biden said that it was an honor for him to host the biggest Diwali event ever at the White House. Biden said that he has worked with a large number of Indian-Americans during his tenure as President, Vice President and Senator. Biden said that the South Asian American community has enriched every part of American life. It is the fastest growing community in the world. Now Diwali is celebrated with pride in the White House. However, this time Vice President Kamala Harris and First Lady Jill Biden could not attend the Diwali celebrations. Biden said that Jill and Kamala wanted to come here, but they are busy with the campaign. At the same time, Sunita Williams wished Diwali through a video message from the International Space Station in space. In her message, Sunita said – This year I have got a unique opportunity to celebrate Diwali 400 km above the Earth on the space station. My father always taught us about Diwali and other Indian festivals and kept us connected to our cultural roots. Diwali is a moment of joy, because goodness prevails in the world. Diwali started in the White House during the time of George Bush
According to ANI, the tradition of celebrating Diwali in the White House first started in 2003 during the tenure of then US President George Bush. However, he never participated in it personally. In 2009, Barack Obama celebrated Diwali privately in the White House when he became President. Some pictures related to Diwali celebrations in the White House… 48 lakh people of Indian origin in America
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