TwitPics: White House, India commemorate interfaith holiday of Diwali
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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