Washington: A prominent US lawmaker presented an important bill in the US Congress on Friday (May 26). In this, she has demanded to declare Diwali, the festival of light, as a national holiday. Various communities across the country have welcomed the move by the MP. During the virtual press conference after presenting the bill in the House of Representatives, female MP Grace Meng said that a large number of people celebrate Diwali festival all over the world. In America too, it is a very important day for many families.

Diwali Day Act will be declared as the 12th national holiday of America after it is passed in the US Parliament and signed by the President. In this regard, Grace has said that once Diwali is declared a national holiday, families and friends will be allowed to celebrate together. This will also send a message that the government attaches importance to the cultural diversity of the country. He further said that on the day of Diwali, there is a great atmosphere in Queens. Every year it can be seen how important this day is to many people. Grace said the experience drawn from different cultures and communities is America's strength.

Grace Meng said that my Diwali Day Act is an attempt to convey the importance of this day to all Americans. Now it is my hope that this bill is passed by the Congress as soon as possible. Welcoming the move, New York Assemblywoman Jennifer Rajkumar said, “This year we have seen our entire state speak in unison in support of Diwali and recognition of the South Asian community. Along with this, he also praised Meng, saying that she is taking her movement to make Diwali a national holiday at the national level." "We're also showing that Diwali is an American holiday," Jennifer said. The government is watching and listening to more than 4 million Americans celebrating Diwali. 

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