Trump begins first full day with prayer service at Church

After spending his first night at the White House, the US President Donald Trump today kicked off the first full day of his presidency with a national prayer breakfast that also included Hindu and Sikh prayer services among others.

Trump, 70, was accompanied by his wife and US First Lady Melania, Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen.

After prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral, Trump is likely to pay a visit to the CIA headquarters in Langley.

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said the President would be visiting the CIA headquarters in Langley later in the day.
 

This would be Trump's first trip out of the White House after the conclusion of the inaugural celebrations with the prayer breakfast at the historic National Cathedral.

Priest Narayanachar L Dialakote from popular Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in Lanham, Maryland among others offered Hindu prayers at the National Prayer Service.

Another Indian-American Jesse Singh offered a Sikh prayer on the occasion.

Uma Mysorekar had offered Hindu prayers at 2009 prayer service of Obama's second inauguration.

In addition to the traditional Christian leaders, the prayer service also included leaders from other religious faiths, including Islam, Buddhist and Bahai.

"As we mark this moment of political transition, let us all draw strength and courage from the sacred texts and songs...From the many traditions of our land," said Mariann Edgar Budde, the Bishop of Washington for the Episcopal Church.