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US President Donald Trump lights 'diyas' at White House on Diwali
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US President Donald Trump lights 'diyas' at White House on Diwali

| @indiablooms | 15 Nov 2020, 12:26 pm

Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Saturday lit 'diyas' at The White House in Washington DC to celebrate Diwali and extended his greetings to the people on the occasion.

In a statement released by the White House, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump said: "The First Lady and I send our warmest wishes to all those celebrating Diwali this week."

"During this Festival of Lights, friends, neighbors, and loved ones join in fellowship to commemorate the spiritual triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance.  As diyas are lit throughout homes, workplaces, communities, and places of worship, their warmth reminds us of the hope and devotion that faith and tradition bring into our lives," the statement said.

"The United States is a deeply faithful nation, and I am proud of my Administration’s work defending the constitutional right of all Americans to live and worship according to their conscience.  Wherever Americans light diyas to celebrate Diwali, our Nation shines bright as a beacon of religious liberty for all people."

"This year, we are especially reminded to cherish and give thanks for the companionship of our friends and family.  The First Lady and I wish the millions of people in the United States and around the world observing Diwali a joyous celebration and prosperous new beginnings," it said.
 

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