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Barack Obama Celebrated Diwali in White House

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Newcastle : WA : USA | about 1 month ago  
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The US President Barack Obama became the first US president to celebrate Diwali in White House.Obama himself lightened candle and took asirwad from the priest.Previously from the year 2003 George Bush started to celebrate Diwali but that was outside the White House, nearby electrorial building and bush never was present himself , only speech of him was dictated .

But Obama himself celebrated the occasion in White house and greet people to maintain peace and harmony

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Posted By Tash2024 Tash2024 | about 1 month ago
wow thats crazy!
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Posted By fccdogs fccdogs | about 1 month ago
?
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Posted By Shirley66 Shirley66 | about 1 month ago
I suppose diwali have some special spot for the president
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