Watch Live: President Trump participates in Diwali celebration at the White House

Diwali, which technically occurred on Monday, is the Hindu festival of lights. The name is derived from the word “Deepavali,” meaning “a row of lights,” and the holiday is typically celebrated by socializing and exchanging gifts.

Published: October 21, 2025 4:07pm

President Donald Trump on Tuesday afternoon participates in and speaks at a Diwali celebration at the White House.

Diwali, which technically occurred on Monday, is the Hindu festival of lights. The name is derived from the word “Deepavali,” meaning “a row of lights,” and the holiday is typically celebrated by socializing and exchanging gifts, per PBS.

The celebration is expected to begin at 4 p.m. Eastern and can be viewed here.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.

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