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Barack Obama marks the Indian Festival Diwali

Barack Obama marks the Indian Festival Diwali

| 10-26, 2009 | 0 Comments

Barack Obama became the first president of the United States to personally participate in a ceremony at the White House for the festival of lights, lighting a “diya” oil lamp in the executive mansion and bowing respectfully before a Hindu priest. The ceremony took place on October 14, 2009. See the YouTube vídeo of Obama’s […]

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