Greg rothman, Member of the Pennsylvania State Senate

Pennsylva [US], April 27 : United States Pennsylva has declared the Hindu festival of Diwali as a national holiday. Senator Nikil Saval tweeted on Wednesday."The Senate voted unmously to recognize Diwali as an official holiday! To all Pennsylvans who celebrate this festival of light and connection: you are seen, you are welcome, you matter. Thank you, @rothman_greg, for the opportunity to join you in introducing this bill," Senator Nikil Saval wrote on Twitter.State Senator Greg Rothman and Senator Nikil Saval introduced a legislation to make Diwali an official state holiday in Pennsylva in February this year, My Twin Tiers reported.Nearly 200,000 South Asian residents reside in Pennsylva, many of whom participate in Diwali as a time of reflection and gathering, My Twin Tiers reported."Thousands of Pennsylvans celebrate Diwali each year, including many residents of the 34th Senatorial District," Rothman said, adding, "Recognizing Diwali as an official state holiday upholds and celebrates our Commonwealth's rich cultural diversity.""Every year, Diwali's festival of light and connection is celebrated at temples, houses of worship, and community centers across our Commonwealth," said Saval."It's a time for reflection on the endless struggle of light over darkness, offering us renewed clarity of purpose. This festival deserves official recognition, and I'm honored to join Senator Rothman in bringing this to pass," Saval added.The day people celebrate Diwali varies from year to year, however this year it will be observed on Nov. 12. Senate Bill 402 does not require school or government closings, My Twin Tiers reported.Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

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International :US: Pennsylvania State Senate passes bill recognising Diwali as official holiday

Washington [US], April 27 : The Pennsylva State Senate has passed a bill to recognize Diwali as an official ... ...

International :US State Pennsylvania declares Diwali as official holiday

Pennsylva [US], April 27 : United States Pennsylva has declared the Hindu festival of Diwali as a national holiday. ... ...