Neeta Bhasin is the driving force behind the iconic Diwali at Times Square event
Neeta Bhasin, who spearheaded the iconic Diwali at Times Square event, moved to New York from Haridwar with her parents in ...
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CUNY’s Adds New Holidays to Calendar for Greater Cultural Recognition
It sounds preposterous to think that CUNY had not honored certain holidays and observances in the past, but recently this has ...
Gov. Shapiro signs new law recognizing Diwali as a state holiday in Pennsylvania
The Keystone State has gained a new official holiday. On Monday, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 402 into law, ...
Why some Central NY school districts are closing for a day in June
Several school districts in Central New York plan to close on June 6 for the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha. Eid al-Adha, also ...
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Diwali: This year’s light in the dark
They’re filled with all sorts of treats, curries and savory tastes for a major Indian holiday: Diwali, the festival of lights. “Food is a very big part of Diwali,” said Gawde, of Shakopee ...
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Proposed Nevada bill aiming to recognize Diwali, Eid al-Fitr, Vaisakhi and Vesak gets first hearing
A bill moving through the state legislature would require the governor to annually proclaim certain days to be “Diwali Day,” ...
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Indian American legislator wants Diwali, Eid as holidays in Nevada
Reuben D’Silva, an Indian American Assemblyman who represents East and North Las Vegas has introduced a bill for formal ...
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Potential holy days in Utah — Diwali, Good Friday, Eid al-Fitr and Yom Kippur
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah lawmakers advanced a bill Tuesday that would mark a number of days as official state "holy days," including Hindu holiday Diwali, Lunar New Year and significant days on the ...