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Joe Biden Hosts White House’s Biggest-Ever Diwali Celebration


'Honored': Joe Biden Hosts White House's Biggest Diwali Celebration Ever

The White House on Monday held its largest-ever Diwali reception on Monday.

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The White House on Monday held its largest-ever Diwali reception on Monday, also in the presence of several Indian-Americans from the Biden administration.

“We are honored to host you. This is the first Diwali reception of this size at the White House ever hosted. We have more Asian Americans than ever before in history and We want to thank you for making Diwali a joyful part of American culture,” said US President Joe Biden at the White House Diwali celebration reception.

Wishing a happy Diwali to the over one billion Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists who are celebrating this Festival of Lights in the US, India and around the world, Biden thanked the community Asian Americans in the United States have made Diwali a joyful part of American culture.

“As we host the official White House Diwali reception, we are honored to light the diya surrounded by members of the most diverse Administration in American history – led by Vice President Kamala Harris , the first black and South Asian American to become the lead Vice President.”

Biden thanked him for the optimism, courage, and empathy shown by the incredible South Asian community across America.

“Together, South Asian Americans reflect the soul of who we are as a nation, whether helping us emerge stronger from this pandemic, building an economy that works for all or to serve and protect our communities and our country.”

As the world celebrates this convergence of lights, he said, “as this community has experienced too often – that there is always darkness lurking. American history is a constant struggle between American ideals and American ideals.” A time when we are all created equal and the harsh reality that we have never lived to the fullest.By marking the victory of light over darkness, Diwali is a reminder that each of us has the power to bring light to the world, whether in America or around the world.”

With prayers, dancing, fireworks and sweets, Biden said that all who observe Diwali can enjoy the opportunity to celebrate and connect, feel community pride and remember power in gathering light.”

In addition, Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris also delivered a speech from the White House on the occasion of Diwali’s anniversary. She said, “The White House is everyone’s home and together, our president and first lady have made this a place where every American can honor their honor and their traditions.”

Tonight, Vice President Harris said, the Biden administration will join more than 1 billion people around the world to light up ‘Diya’ and celebrate the battle for good versus evil, knowledge over ignorance. ignorance and light overcoming darkness.

Furthermore, First Lady Jill Biden praised the Asian American community in the US for “helping us pave our way.”

The first lady said: “With perseverance, with faith, with love, I am grateful that today these diyas have guided you to this home. A home that belongs to all of you. “.

Diwali is an auspicious festival that symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Spectacular lights, firecrackers, irresistible traditional sweets and an exchange of festive gifts.

While Hindus celebrate this festival to commemorate Lord Rama’s return to his homeland after 14 long years of exile and his victory over Ravana, for Jains, this festival. It has an uplifting nature as it marks the attainment of Nirvana. or Moksha of Mahavira, the last Tirthankara.

Diwali is commonly known as the “festival of lights” and is observed continuously for 5 days, starting at the end of the year Ashwin and ending at the beginning of the month of Kartika according to the Hindu lunisolar calendar.
Each day of the festival is associated with six different main stories. In North India, the worship of Lord Ganesha and Lakshmi, goddesses of wealth, is an important part of Diwali, signifying the welcome of prosperity and wealth.

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