President Trump invites Indian community to Diya celebration at his Oval Office

Mangalore Today News Network / Harold D’Souza

US, Oct 26, 2019: President Donald Trump, at the White House cordially invited Indian Community members to join The President and Senior Administration officials for the Ceremonial Lighting of the Diya on October 24.

 

 

 

 

It was a feeling of great respect to represent India at the White House with President Trump celebrating the lighting of the Diwali Diya at the Oval Office with selected top officials from the nation, reflected Harold D’Souza, leader of the team.

President Trump said; “As Diwali commences, Melania and I wish those observing the Festival of Lights a blessed and happy celebration.
 
For many Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists in the United States and around the globe, this sacred period is an opportunity to commemorate the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.  Throughout this holy time, members of these faiths engage in prayer, light diyas and lanterns, and partake in traditional feasts and other festivities with friends and family.
 
The observance of Diwali throughout America is an important reminder of the significance of one of our Nation’s core tenets—religious liberty.  My Administration will continue to defend the rights enshrined in our Constitution that enable people of all faiths to worship according to their beliefs and conscience”.

Harold D’Souza shared with President Trump of his visit to India in November. Hearing this, President Trump got excited and told Harold of his remarkable experience with Prime Minister Modi at Huston, Texas.

President Trump admired Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and told Harold to convey his special message to Modi, during his visit to Delhi.

This was Trump’s third Diwali celebration at the White House, a tradition that began with his predecessor Barack Obama in 2009. Trump’s first Diwali celebrations at the White House was in his Oval Office in 2017. In 2018 Trump celebrated Diwali in the Roosevelt room.

Harold D’Souza is traveling to India in November, to create awareness, education, and prevention of human labor trafficking and debt bondage. St Aloysius College has hosted a huge symposium on November 27, in honor of Harold D’Souza.

President Trump, appointed Harold D’Souza on the United States Advisory Council on Human Trafficking. He promoted his book; ‘Frog in a Well’ at the White House on September 12, 2019. Turning obstacles into opportunities is an inspiring journey of D’Souza from Bajpe, India to the White House.