Washington: US President Donald Trump celebrated Diwali at the White House’s Oval Office, hosting prominent Indian-American officials, entrepreneurs and business leaders in a special gathering highlighting the festival’s cultural significance.
The celebration was attended by several well-known personalities, including FBI Director Kash Patel, celebrity chef Vikas Khanna, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna and other prominent members of the Indian-American community.
During the event, Trump lit a traditional diya, marking the festival of lights. Entrepreneur Vishal Gondal, founder and CEO of GOQii, also presented the US President with a copy of the Hanuman Chalisa, adding a special cultural touch to the occasion.
The celebration continued the White House’s Diwali tradition, which began in 2003 under former President George W. Bush. Since then, the festival has been marked by successive administrations, recognising the contributions and cultural heritage of the Indian-American community.
Donald Trump, the 47th President of the United States, is currently serving his second term in office. The gathering once again highlighted the growing visibility of Indian-American leaders in American public life.
