A Growing Movement: Diwali’s Recognition in Other U.S. StatesWith Pennsylvania joining the list, several other states have ...

Pennsylvania’s recognition of Diwali follows in the footsteps of other states, such as New Jersey, New York, California and Texas, which have made similar efforts to recognize followers of ...

The word Diwali means 'rows of lighted lamps'. It is celebrated by Hindu people across the world. Diwali is known as the 'festival of lights' because houses, shops and public places are decorated ...

Consul General of India in New York Randhir Jaiswal thanked Adams for making Diwali a school public holiday. "This had been a long pending demand of the Indian-American community. The recognition ...