WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has hailed the ordinary contributions of Indian-Americans to science, medicine, business and schooling in the country as he celebrated his first Diwali at the White House!
Trump was once joined by means of senior Indian-American individuals of his administration including Nikki Haley, his Ambassador to the United Nations and Seema Verma Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Ajit Pai, Chairman of america Federal Communications Commission and Raj Shah, his Principal Deputy Press Secretary additionally joined Diwali celebrations.
"As we do (celebrate Diwali) so, we especially remember the People of India, the home of the Hindu faith, who have built the world's largest democracy," Trump stated in a Facebook publish in conjunction with a video of his Diwali celebrations throughout the Oval Office.
Trump stated he very much valued his "very strong relationship" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Trump stated he was once deeply honoured to be joined by means of such a lot of administration officers and leaders of the Indian-American group in celebrating Diwali -- the festival of lighting.
The president's daughter Ivanka additionally joined him in celebrations, according to an image released by means of the White House.
In his remarks, Trump stated Indian-American neighbours and friends have made unbelievable contributions to the rustic - and to the sector.
"You have made extraordinary contributions to art, science, medicine, business and education. America is especially thankful for its many Indian-American citizens who serve BRAVELY in our armed forces and as first responders in communities throughout our great land," he stated.
"Today, we proudly celebrate this holiday in the people's House. In so doing, we reaffirm that Indian-Americans and Hindu-Americans are truly cherished, treasured and beloved members of our great American family," Trump added.
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Diwali, he stated, is without doubt one of the maximum important celebrations in the Hindu faith.
"A time of peace and prosperity for the New Year, it is a tradition that is held dear by more than 1 billion Hindus worldwide and more than 2 million Hindus in the United States. It is also celebrated by millions of Buddhists, Sikhs, and Jains in America, India and around the world," he stated.
The tradition of Diwali birthday party at the White House was once first started by means of President George Bush.
During his time period it was once celebrated most commonly in the India Treaty Room of the adjoining government place of work building, which is part of the White House complicated.
Bush never individually participated in the White House Diwali celebrations.
In the primary year of his presidency, former president Barack Obama lit the ceremonial Diya in the East Room of the White House.
In his closing year in place of work in 2016, Obama for the primary time observed the festival of lighting in the Oval Office.
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Trump was once joined by means of senior Indian-American individuals of his administration including Nikki Haley, his Ambassador to the United Nations and Seema Verma Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Ajit Pai, Chairman of america Federal Communications Commission and Raj Shah, his Principal Deputy Press Secretary additionally joined Diwali celebrations.
"As we do (celebrate Diwali) so, we especially remember the People of India, the home of the Hindu faith, who have built the world's largest democracy," Trump stated in a Facebook publish in conjunction with a video of his Diwali celebrations throughout the Oval Office.
Trump stated he very much valued his "very strong relationship" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Trump stated he was once deeply honoured to be joined by means of such a lot of administration officers and leaders of the Indian-American group in celebrating Diwali -- the festival of lighting.
The president's daughter Ivanka additionally joined him in celebrations, according to an image released by means of the White House.
In his remarks, Trump stated Indian-American neighbours and friends have made unbelievable contributions to the rustic - and to the sector.
"You have made extraordinary contributions to art, science, medicine, business and education. America is especially thankful for its many Indian-American citizens who serve BRAVELY in our armed forces and as first responders in communities throughout our great land," he stated.
"Today, we proudly celebrate this holiday in the people's House. In so doing, we reaffirm that Indian-Americans and Hindu-Americans are truly cherished, treasured and beloved members of our great American family," Trump added.
Read here : Diwali 2017: Wishes, Quotes, Whatsapp Status, SMS & Messages
Diwali, he stated, is without doubt one of the maximum important celebrations in the Hindu faith.
"A time of peace and prosperity for the New Year, it is a tradition that is held dear by more than 1 billion Hindus worldwide and more than 2 million Hindus in the United States. It is also celebrated by millions of Buddhists, Sikhs, and Jains in America, India and around the world," he stated.
The tradition of Diwali birthday party at the White House was once first started by means of President George Bush.
During his time period it was once celebrated most commonly in the India Treaty Room of the adjoining government place of work building, which is part of the White House complicated.
Bush never individually participated in the White House Diwali celebrations.
In the primary year of his presidency, former president Barack Obama lit the ceremonial Diya in the East Room of the White House.
In his closing year in place of work in 2016, Obama for the primary time observed the festival of lighting in the Oval Office.
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