US President Trump to celebrate Diwali in White House on Thursday

United States President Donald Trump will celebrate Diwali at White House on Thursday, three days ahead of celebrations in India. This will be President Trump's third Diwali celebration in White House. According to White House, President Donald Trump will participate in ceremonial 'diya' lighting on Thursday. 

Donald Trump celebrates Diwali

Donald Trump first celebrated Diwali in oval office in 2017 with a group of Indian American leaders and a few administration members. In 2018, Trump invited n Indian Ambassador to US, Navtej Singh Sarna, for Diwali celebrations in Roosevelt room.

President Obama started Diwali celebrations in White House

Diwali celebrations in White House began with President Obama in 2009. 

"This year, I was houred to kindle first-ever diya in Oval Office a lamp that symbolises how darkness will always be overcome by light. It is a tradition that I hope future Presidents will continue," Obama said on White House Facebook p, which became viral on social media.

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Or American politicians who celebrated Diwali 

Apart from Donald Trump, Texas Goverr Greg Abbott celebrated Diwali on Saturday with Indian-American community. Ar Congressman from Republican also celebrated Diwali and tweeted "Celebrating Diwali at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir."

In his Diwali celebrations of 2017 and 2018, Donald Trump spoke about his relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. " United States has deep ties to nation of India and I am grateful for my friendship with Prime Minister Modi," he said during 2018 Diwali celebrations. celebrations come just a month after Texas hosted Prime Minister Modi in biggest event held on US soil. 'Howdy Modi' event witnessed a strong 50,000 Indo-American crowd in support of America's ties with India.   

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