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US Congresswoman Grace Meng has reintroduced the Diwali Day Act to make Diwali a federal holiday in the United States, citing concerns about anti-Hindu and anti-South Asian hate. The legislation, which would add the Festival of Lights to the federal holiday calendar, is co-sponsored by 19 lawmakers, including Indian-American representatives. Meng, chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), said recognising the festival would affirm the place of its diverse communities in American society. The proposed legislation describes Diwali as an important annual observance for several religious communities, including Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists. It is also celebrated by billions of people across South Asian, Southeast Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities.
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