Trump to participate in Deepavali celebration at White House
President Donald Trump is scheduled to host a Deepavali celebration at the White House, continuing a tradition established by George W. Bush. The event will take place in the Oval Office, following a history of similar observances by previous administrations.
Why it matters
The event underscores the ongoing diplomatic and cultural engagement between the U.S. administration and the Indian-American community.
Washington President Donald Trump will participate in a Deepavali celebration at the White House on Friday. The celebrations are scheduled to be held at the Oval Office, continuing a tradition started by President George W Bush. Earlier, the ceremonies were mostly held in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in the presence of Indian-American community members and Indian diplomats.
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