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White House Celebrates Diwali
Issue 44, October 30, 2011
By KTM Metro Reporter
October 28, 2011: for the first in the history of White House, President Barack Obama has celebrated the Diwali: the festival of lights at the While House lighting a diya means a lamp on October 26, 2011. In North America, Hindus and Buddhists have celebrated the festival lights following their tradition.
President Obama has sent out greetings on the holiday of Diwali, the festival of lights. President Obama said, “I was proud to be the first President to mark Diwali and light the Diya at the White House, and last year Michelle and I were honored to join in Diwali celebrations during our visit to India” according to the Oval News.
