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Lawmaker Passes Bill To Make Diwali Federal Holiday In US

American lawmaker has introduced a bill in the US Congress, asking to make Diwali, a federal holiday in the states.  He mentioned that the festival of lights, a federal holiday, should be a federal holiday, a move welcomed by different communities from across the country. Congresswoman Grace Meng addressed the media after introducing the bill in the House of Representatives, which if passed makes Diwali a federal holiday in US.

Sat, 27 May 2023 - 02:13 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: US Lawmaker, Congresswomen, Diwali, Federal Holiday, The Diwali Act