Grace Meng reintroduces bill to make Diwali a US federal holiday
US Congresswoman Grace Meng has reintroduced the Diwali Day Act, legislation aimed at declaring Diwali a federal holiday in the United States. The proposal seeks to recognise the contributions of Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist communities while sending a strong message against rising anti-Hindu and anti-South Asian hate. Meng, chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific…
