Washington (CNN) President Donald Trump took part in an event celebrating Diwali Tuesday at the White House alongside several administration officials.

"Our nation is blessed to be home to millions of hardworking citizens of Indian and southeast Asian heritage, who enrich our country in countless ways. Together we are one proud American family," Trump said. "I'm grateful to have numerous Americans of Indian and southeast Asian heritage who fulfill critical roles across my administration, and they've done an incredible job."

Diwali -- a major cultural and religious festival observed among Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains in India and the diaspora around the world -- is known as the "festival of lights" and celebrates the victory of dharma, or cosmic order, and good over evil. During the celebration, diyas, typically oil lamps or candles, are lit, symbolizing enlightenment overwhelming ignorance -- which is represented by darkness. Trump lit a diya during the Roosevelt Room ceremony.

Promotion of the White House celebration wasn't without its hiccups.

An initial tweet from the @realDonaldTrump account recognizing the festival as "a holiday observed by Buddhists, Sikhs, and Jains" did not mention Hindus, who make up a majority of those who celebrate the holiday. The tweet, a direct quote from the President's spoken remarks, included a broken link. It was deleted after several Twitter users commented that the post excluded Hindus.

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