Who was the first US president to celebrate Diwali in the White House?
A Gerald Ford
B Barack Obama
C Theodore Roosevelt
President Barack Obama lit the first ever diya lamp in the White House for Diwali in 2009. ‘When Michelle and I visited India, we were able to join in Diwali festivities with some wonderful children in Mumbai,’ he recalled. ‘It was a reminder of the traditions we share, across continents and cultures.’
The correct answer is Barack Obama.