Biggest Diwali ever celebrated in America

US President and Vice President Kamala Harris greeted Indian-Americans at a ceremony held at the White House on Monday.

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Biden said in his address, "We are honored to host you

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This is the first Diwali reception of this scale to be held at the White House

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We have more Asian Americans than ever before in history

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And we want to thank you for making Diwali a joyous part of American culture

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US President Joe Biden said, "Diwali reminds us that each one of us has the power to bring light to the world

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It is a choice and we choose it every day, whether here in America or in India which is celebrating 75 years of independence

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