California Assembly Officially Recognises November 8 As Diwali Day, Urges Californians To Celebrate Festival Of Lights
Washington: The California State Assembly adopted a resolution recognising November 8 as Diwali Day and urged citizens of the state to take part in the celebration. The resolution, moved by assembly members Darshana Patel and Ash Kalra, also expresses deepest respect for Indian Americans and the Indian diaspora in California and throughout the world on this prominent occasion. BREAKING:…
On Thursday, the California State Assembly adopted a resolution designating November 8 as Diwali Day. The resolution, proposed by Assembly members Darshana Patel and Ash Kalra, expresses deep respect for Indian Americans and the Indian diaspora worldwide on this significant occasion. The Assembly recognizes the joy and significance of Diwali, a festival celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains across the United States and around the globe.
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a time when homes are illuminated with candles, oil lanterns, and clay lamps, and skies are filled with firecrackers to celebrate good health, wealth, knowledge, peace, and prosperity. The resolution highlights that Diwali symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, encouraging reflection, wisdom, kindness, and transformation.
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