India, Oct. 22 -- United States President Donald Trump extended Diwali wishes to the people of India on Tuesday (local time) from the White House as he hosted a Diwali celebration in the Oval Office.

The US President also lit a lamp inside the Oval Office to mark the celebration, with several dignitaries present such as the Indian Ambassador to the United States Vijay Kwarta and his wife, FBI director Kash Patel, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard among others.

Trump's lighting of the lamp, a significant part of Diwali celebrations, was followed by claps by those present at the White House. Here's a glimpse of the celebration -

Ahead of lighting the lamp, Trump also extended Diwali wishes to the people of India. "Let me ex...