- Raja Krishnamoorthi would file a resolution in the US House of Representatives.
- Diwali is a holiday of thanksgiving as well as a celebration of the victory of light over darkness.
- The celebration is scheduled to take place this year on Sunday, November 12.
Raja Krishnamoorthi, an Indian-American congressman, declared on Thursday that he would file a resolution in the US House of Representatives honoring the festival of lights for Diwali.
Diwali is a holiday of thanksgiving as well as a celebration of the victory of light over darkness and good over evil for Sikhs, Jains, and Hindus worldwide, including here in the United States, according to a statement from Krishnamoorthi.
Diwali’s significance in the US
Not only do hundreds of millions of people worldwide celebrate Diwali, but millions of Americans of Indian origin do too. The celebration is scheduled to take place this year on Sunday, November 12.
Reintroducing a bipartisan resolution to recognize the religious, cultural, and historical significance of Diwali is something that well-known Indian lawmaker Krishnamoorthi has declared she will be doing.
He asked coworkers from opposing sides to support him in this endeavor and wish families a joyous and safe Diwali.
The resolution that has been submitted recognizes the plurality of religions found in both India and the US and advocates for mutual tolerance and cooperation between the two nations.
