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Obama Diwali Celebrated In White House

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San Francisco : CA : USA | about 1 month ago  
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This is the first time in the history of the United States that a sitting President not only hosted a Diwali ceremony but was also present at the function.Indian government and Indian people are very happy on this Diwali as the American president Barack Obama himself celebrated the Indian lights festival.

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