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The festival of Diwali has started in India from today. Then on Monday evening, US President Joe Biden will light lamps in the Blue Room of the White House. Last year also, Joe Biden had organized a similar party on the festival of Diwali and wished Indian-Americans along with his wife Jill Biden. A White House statement said that Joe Biden will also address people of Indian origin during Diwali celebrations.
Preparations for Diwali, celebrated to celebrate the return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya, are in full swing across the world. From India to America, Hindus have started decorating their homes. Diwali is one of the important festivals of Hindu religion and US President Joe Biden also knows this and he has organized a Diwali party for citizens of Indian origin at the White House on Monday.
Sunita Williams will welcome from space
Indian-origin American astronaut Sunita Williams will congratulate from space. A statement from the US White House also said that a video message from NASA astronaut Sunita Williams will also be played at President Joe Biden's party. Williams recorded the message from the International Space Station, where he has been since September. Sunita Williams is an Indian-born Hindu who previously sent Diwali wishes from the ISS to people around the world. According to the White House, he also celebrated his legacy by bringing samosas, Upanishads and copies of the Bhagavad Gita into space.
Last year also Diwali was celebrated in the White House
Last year in 2023, Jill had organized a similar party for Biden. Sharing the video, Joe Biden wrote, “Today, Jill and I light a lamp on the occasion of Diwali, seeking the light of knowledge, love and unity over the darkness of hatred and division.”
