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Official: NYC Passes Bill for Diwali School Holiday

The long-awaited news for the Indian community is finally official, announced by Mayor Adams himself. Diwali, the festival of lights, will now be recognized as a school holiday in New York State.

“It meant so much to our earliest Indian-American arrivals, who sought something to hold onto. That’s why this pursuit was incredibly important,” stated the Mayor.

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Recognizing Diwali, celebrated by millions of Hindus, is a commendable initiative by New York officials.

It won’t be long before other states follow suit.

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Manaswini K

Manaswini is a senior writer with extensive experience covering Telugu cinema, as well as the broader Indian film landscape, including Bollywood, Tamil, and other regional industries. With a strong focus on NRI (Non-R…

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