Diwali Day Act: US lawmaker introduces bill to declare Diwali a federal holiday
Washington (US), May 27: US lawmaker Grace Meng introduced a bill in the US Congress on Friday to declare Diwali as a federal holiday in the US.
"Today, I was proud to announce the introduction of the #Diwali Day Act, my bill that would make Diwali a federal holiday. Thank you to all my government colleagues and the many advocates who joined me to express their support," Meng said on Twitter.
Diwali, also known as Deepavali is one of the most important festivals in India.
The Diwali Day Act would make Diwali the 12th legally designated holiday in the United States.
Meng after introducing the bill in the House of Representatives, said, "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."
Nikil Saval, a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, revealed in a tweet that the Pennsylvania State Senate has passed a bill to recognise Diwali as an official holiday.
Nikil Saval expressed gratitude to Greg Rothman for allowing him to join him in introducing the bill on his official Twitter account.
"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," he tweeted.
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- ANI
