Extending Diwali greetings to the more than a billion Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists celebrating the festival of lights in the United States, India and around the world, Biden urged the Asian American community in the US to make Diwali celebrations joyful. Thank you Part of American culture.
US President Joe Biden and the First Lady hosted a Diwali reception at the White House.
The White House on Monday hosted the biggest Diwali reception ever on Monday, which also saw the presence of several Indian Americans from the Biden administration.
"We are honored to host you. This is the first Diwali reception of this scale to be held at the White House. We have more Asian Americans than ever before in history and we would like to welcome you to make the Diwali celebration a joyous part." Want to thank American culture," US President Joe Biden said during a reception to celebrate Diwali at the White House.
Extending Diwali greetings to the more than a billion Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists celebrating the festival of lights in the United States, India and around the world, Biden urged the Asian American community in the US to make Diwali celebrations joyful. Thank you Part of American culture.
“As we host the official White House Diwali Reception, we are honored to light the lamp surrounded by members of the most diverse administration in American history – led by Vice President Kamala Harris, the first black American to become Vice President and the South. Asian American. ."
Biden thanked him for the optimism, courage and empathy displayed by the incredible South Asian community across America.
"Together, South Asian Americans reflect the spirit of who we are as a nation, whether in helping us emerge stronger from this pandemic, building an economy that works for all, Or serve and protect our communities and our country."
As the world celebrates this gathering of light, he said, "As this community has experienced so many times - that there is always darkness. American history has been a constant struggle between the American ideal that we are all equal and rigid." Reality is created that we never live it to the fullest. By marking the victory of light over darkness, Diwali is a reminder that each of us has the power to bring light to the world, whether here in America or around the world. In.
"With prayer, dancing, fireworks and sweets, Biden said that everyone celebrating Diwali gets a chance to celebrate and connect, feel the pride of the community and remember the power in the gathering of light."
In celebration of the Festival of Lights, President Biden and the First Lady hosted a Diwali reception at the White House.
In addition, US Vice President Kamala Harris also made remarks from the White House on the occasion of Diwali celebrations. "The White House is the home of the people, and together our President and First Lady have created this place where every American can celebrate their honor and tradition," he said.
Tonight, Vice President Harris said, the Biden administration joins more than 1 billion people around the world to light a 'diya' and celebrate the battles of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and light over darkness.
In addition, First Lady Jill Biden praised the Asian American community in America "for helping us move forward."
The first lady said, "With perseverance, with faith, with love, I am grateful that these lamps have led you to this home today. A home that belongs to all of you."
Diwali is an auspicious festival that marks the victory of good over evil. Spectacular lights, crackers, irresistible traditional sweets and exchange of gifts mark the festival.
While, Hindus celebrate this festival to commemorate Lord Rama's return home after 14 years of exile and his victory over Ravana, for Jains, the festival holds the essence of spiritual uplift as it signifies the achievement of Nirvana. Is. Or salvation by the last Tirthankara Mahavira.
Diwali is popularly known as the "festival of lights" and is celebrated for five consecutive days beginning at the end of Ashwin and ending at the beginning of the month of Kartik according to the lunar Hindu calendar.
Each day of the festival is associated with six different major stories. In North India, worship of Lord Ganesha and Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, is an important part of Diwali, which signifies the welcome of prosperity and wealth.
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