'Diwali now celebrated openly and proudly': Biden lights a diya at White House

[Collection]President Joe Biden celebrated Diwali at the White House with over 600 Indian Americans, highlighting the festival's significance and the contributions of the South Asian American community. Biden emphasized the importance of diversity, acknowledging America's complex journey towards unity and praising the community's enrichment of American life. Notable figures like US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy also participated.