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US: The US state of Pennsylvania has declared the Hindu festival of Diwali a national holiday. Senator Nikhil Sawal tweeted on Wednesday and gave this information.
Senator Nikhil Sawal tweeted that the Senate voted unanimously to recognize Diwali as an official holiday. On behalf of all Pennsylvanians celebrating this festival of light and connection, thank you, Rothman, for the opportunity to join you in introducing this bill. Also Senator Nikhil Saval said the festival deserves official recognition, and I am honored to join Senator Rothman in passing it on.
According to the report, state Senator Greg Rothman and Senator Nikhil Sawal introduced a law in February this year to make Diwali an official state holiday in Pennsylvania. The report stated that approximately 200,000 South Asians live in Pennsylvania, a large number of whom celebrate Diwali and participate in its gatherings.
Senator Rothman said thousands of Pennsylvanians celebrate Diwali every year, including many residents of the 34th Senatorial District. Saval said that every year, Diwali festival of lights and connection is celebrated in temples, houses of worship and community centers across our Commonwealth.
Senator Rothman further tweeted that my bill to recognize Diwali in Pennsylvania has just been passed by the PA Senate 50-0. Today’s vote preserves and celebrates the rich cultural diversity of our Commonwealth. Thank you, Senator Saval.
