Diwali Holiday in the US: America, the country with the oldest democratic system in the world, can now have a government holiday on Diwali. Preparations are on to enact a law regarding this in the New York State Assembly. What will be the effect of the decision on the calendar of the schools? At present, discussions are being held there.
New York Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie issued a statement on Wednesday (May 24) confirming the proposal to introduce a ‘government holiday on Diwali’. In the report, he said that this is being done to recognize the rich and diverse culture of New York. He said, ‘This proposal can be approved before the end of the assembly session to give a holiday on Lunar New Year and Diwali in the New York Assembly.’
Then The 12th Government Holiday Will Be Declared.
The session of the New York Assembly will continue till June 8. It is believed that the proposal to make a ‘government holiday on Diwali’ by the end of the session can be approved. According to media reports, the proposal was named Diwali Day Act, under which the Diwali holiday will be declared the 12th government holiday in New York.
Good News For Millions Of People Of Indian Origin
Millions of people of Indian origin living there will benefit from the declaration of Diwali as an official holiday in America. They will be able to celebrate the festival of Diwali well with their family and friends. Please tell us that more than 20 lakh Hindus live in America, and the total number of people of Indian origin there is more than 30 lakh.
America Is The Third Largest Country In Population
America is the third largest country in the world in terms of population. The population there is more than 33 crores. Out of those 33 crore people, more than 20 crore are Christians, while the number of Muslims is in lakhs.
