United States lawmakers, US President Trump celebrate Diwali

TIL Desk/World/Washington/ Top United States lawmakers, including Indian-origin legislators Kamala Harris, Pramila Jayapal, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna and Ami Bera, celebrated Diwali and underlined that the festival reminds one to welcome positivity in their lives.

The lawmakers observed Diwali on Friday, two days ahead of the festival of lights being celebrated in India on Sunday. On Thursday, US President Donald Trump celebrated Diwali in the Oval Office with a small group of Indian-Americans. The event was closed for the press.

“May the Festival of Lights inspire us to lift our communities up from darkness, live with hope instead of despair, and stand up for what is right. I hope everyone celebrating gets the chance to spend time with their loved ones on such a joyous occasion,” Indian-American Congresswoman Kamala Harris said.