Diwali Could Become a Federal Holiday in the US
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<b><p></p></b><p>Diwali, the festival of lights, will now be recognised as a public holiday, according to a measure that a well-known American legislator has submitted in the US Congress.</p><p>“Diwali is one of the most important days of the year for billions of people across the globe, and for countless families and communities in Queens, New York, and the United States”, Congresswoman Grace Meng told reporters during a virtual news conference soon after she introduced the bill in the House of Representatives.</p><p>If Congress approves the Diwali Day Act and President Joe Biden signs it into law, the festival of lights would become the nation's twelfth officially designated holiday.</p><p>Senator Jeremy Cooney of New York State praised Meng for her ongoing efforts to raise awareness of the Asian-American community and noted that designating Diwali as a federal holiday not only respects individuals who observe it but also draws attention to a cultural custom that some Americans do not usually participate in.</p><br>
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