Steve over at the Obama Today blog writes that President Obama is the first president to light a ceremonial Diya at the White House to mark the observance of Diwali.
You can check out the video of Obama’s Diwali wishes.
Join us later today when Anju Bhargava, senior vice president at Bank of America and a member on President Obama’s Council on Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships answers questions about celbrating Diwali in the United States.
Alexandra Abboud has five years experience reporting on the legal and cultural dynamics that shape American society. At America.gov, she manages coverage of cultural diversity, the arts, education and sports. Abboud has also served as a managing editor of the State Department's eJournal USA series, producing internationally circulated publications on innovation and fighting corruption.
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