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Pennsylvania Signs Historic Law Officially Declaring Diwali as a State Holiday
Pennsylvania has officially designated Diwali as a state holiday after Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 402 into law on Monday.
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Pennsylvania has officially designated Diwali as a state holiday after Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 402 into law on Monday.
This law recognizes the 15th day of the Hindu lunisolar month of Kartik as “Diwali Day,” coinciding with this year’s festival, which begins on October 31, and is celebrated by various faiths, including Buddhists, Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs.
Governor Shapiro emphasized that this new holiday celebrates the state’s cultural diversity and honors the contributions of the Asian American community.