Per Agence France-Presse and the Associated Press, U.S. President Barrack Obama Wednesday commemorated Diwali, or “Festival of Lights,” by lighting a candle in the East Room of the White House.

AFP adds that Obama also used the event to sign an executive order setting up a commission, compiled of an eclectic group of government members, to conduct a two-year study of how to assist Asian-Americans.

@djparekh was at the White House for the event and took some TwitPics:

“In the east room of the white house for a signing and Diwali lighting of the candle….incredible.”

“Members of the presidents cabinet…”

“The president speaking on the contributions of asian Americans….”

“Lighting the Diwali candle….”

Diwali, a holiday celebrated across many faiths in India is not officially until Saturday. However, like Obama many Twitterers in India are celebrating the holiday early:

“#Diwali rangoli in our office! Early celebrations!” per @Shakti_Shetty:

“Outside the Isshinryu national H.Q. with the karate kids celebrating Diwali.” per @shihanhussaini

“Bay Decoration in my office as Diwali celebration.” per @NaughtyNaresh:

“Office decorated on Diwali… all thanx to Ruchi and Peeya… more pics to follow” per @sachinbee:

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