Barack Obama became the first president of the United States to personally participate in a ceremony at the White House for the festival of lights, lighting a “diya” oil lamp in the executive mansion and bowing respectfully before a Hindu priest. The ceremony took place on October 14, 2009.
See the YouTube vídeo of Obama’s Diwali message.
Souce: Agence France Presse, October 16, 2009
Category: Events, Short News
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