Connecticut has officially recognized Diwali as a state holiday.
According to NBC News Connecticut, Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill into law earlier this month, making the Festival of Lights an official holiday for the state.
The law is the first step in making Diwali a public holiday, when schools and government offices are closed.
“I truly appreciate that the Governor of Connecticut, Ned Lamont, signed Diwali into Connecticut law,” Rajeev Pahuja, who helped garner support for the bill, said in a press release from the Hindu American Foundation. “The Diwali message is crucial and needed in Connecticut. Diwali not only represents the rich tapestry of our diverse community, it reminds us to respect and understand one another. Making Diwali a state holiday ensures that future generations of Hindus will be seen and valued in Connecticut.”
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