PoliticsPhoto: Hindu WorldUS Bill Reintroduced to Recognize Deepavali as Federal Holiday
On November 9, 2026, U.S. lawmakers led by Grace Meng reintroduced the Deepavali Day Act in the House of Representatives to recognize Deepavali as a federal holiday. Supported by 19 lawmakers including Raja Krishnamoorthi and Ro Khanna, the bill aims to educate Americans about the festival's importance and honor the cultural traditions of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, and South Asian communities.
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