Make Diwali a federal holiday

Grace Meng supports the Diwali Day Act, which would establish Diwali as a federal holiday. She says the holiday would recognize its significance to Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists, among others, and send a message amid rising anti-Hindu and anti-South Asian hate.

Context: The bill would create the holiday if enacted; it is not described as current law.

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Grace Meng reintroduced legislation to make Diwali a federal holiday amid concerns over rising anti-Hindu and anti-South Asian hate.

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