A US State Pennsylvania declared the Hindu festival of Diwali as an official holiday. Senator Nikil Saval tweeted on Wednesday.
Senator Nikil Saval and State Senator Greg Rothman introduced legislation to make Diwali an official state holiday in Pennsylvania in February this year. Pennsylvania has nearly 200,000 South Asian residents.
“The Senate voted unanimously to recognize Diwali as an official holiday! To all Pennsylvanians who celebrate this festival of light and connection: you are seen, you are welcome, you matter. Thank you, @rothman_greg, for the opportunity to join you in introducing this bill,” Senator Nikil Saval wrote on Twitter.
State Senator Greg Rothman said, ‘Recognizing Diwali as an official state holiday upholds and celebrates our Commonwealth’s rich cultural diversity.’ This year Diwali will be observed on November 12.
This post was last modified on 27 April 2023 7:15 pm
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