Washington: US President Joe Biden hosted a biggest Diwali reception on Monday at White House in the presence of several Indian Americans in his administration. Speaking on the occasion Biden said that we are honoured to host you. This is the first Diwali reception of this scale in the White House ever to be held.

Wishing a happy Diwali to more than one billion Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists celebrating this Festival of Lights in the United States, India, and around the world, Biden thanked the Asian American community in the US for making the Diwali celebration a joyous part of American culture.

Ritu and I were touched that @POTUS invited our children to join him on stage during the historic Diwali celebration at the White House. It’s a testament to this President’s belief in the future.

The President was right. I did marry up and the kids are our light. pic.twitter.com/mFL9GUDRne

— Rep. Ro Khanna (@RepRoKhanna) October 25, 2022

We have more Asian Americans than ever before in history and we want to thank you for making the Diwali celebration a joyous part of American culture, US President Joe Biden said during a reception to celebrate Diwali at the White House. As we host the official White House Diwali reception, we are honoured to light the diya surrounded by members of the most diverse Administration in American history led by Vice President Kamala Harris.

As the world celebrates this gathering of light, he said, as this community has experienced too often that there is always darkness lurking. 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.

With prayers, dances, fireworks, and sweets, Biden said may all who observe Diwali enjoy the chance to celebrate and connect, to feel the pride of the community, and to remember the power in the gathering of light. Tonight, Vice President Harris said, the Biden administration joins over 1 billion people around the world to light the ‘Diya’ and celebrate the fight for good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and light over darkness.

Moreover, First Lady Jill Biden praised the Asian American community in the US for helping us light our way forward. With persistence, with faith, with love, I am grateful that today these Diyas have guided you to this home. A home that belongs to all of you, she said.