Diwali at White House: US President Joe Biden celebrates Festival of Lights with Indian-Americans

The White House on Monday held its biggest-ever Diwali celebration. US President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and First Lady Jill Biden were present at the event. (AP)

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   The White House on Monday held its biggest-ever Diwali celebration. US President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and First Lady Jill Biden were present at the event. (AP)

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   President Joe Biden speaks after inviting two children on stage during the event. (AP)

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   The event was attended by several Indian-Americans from the Biden administration. "We are honoured to host you. This is the first Diwali reception of this scale in the White House ever to be held. 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. (AP)

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   First lady Jill Biden listens as Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the Diwali event. (AP)

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   A dancer performs during the event held in the East Room of the White House. (AP)

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   First lady Jill Biden speaks on stage with her daughter Ashely Biden, who was dressed in an Indian outfit. (AP)

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   President Joe Biden speaks to two children he invited on stage (AP)

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   A sitar player performs before President Joe Biden arrives to speak. (AP)

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   Young Indian Americans, who have aged out of their parent's visa or legal status and face extradition, during Diwali celebrations at the White House. (AP)