Grace Meng reintroduces bill to make Diwali a US federal holiday

US Congresswoman Grace Meng has reintroduced the Diwali Day Act to make Diwali a federal holiday in the United States, saying the move would recognise the contributions of Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist communities and send a strong message against rising anti-Hindu and anti-South Asian hate.

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