Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi(left) and President Trump (right) hold press conference at the White House President Trump will participate in a celebration of the Hindu Diwali holiday this afternoon. The President recognized the holiday and participated in a celebration during his first term in office. According to the White House Historical Association, “ The White House has observed Diwali since the George W. Bush presidency, though ceremonies were mostly held in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. In 2009, President Barack Obama became the first president first to light a diya at the White House, during a ceremony in the East Room. Since then, diya lighting ceremonies have been held in various locations in the White House, including the Oval Office and the Roosevelt Room.” Trump…
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