Gov. Shapiro signs new law recognizing Diwali

Gov. Shapiro signs new law recognizing Diwali as a state holiday in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a new bill into law recognizing Diwali as a state holiday in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania declares Diwali a state holiday
The Governor’s office emphasizes that the holiday serves to acknowledge the festival’s cultural significance and encourages all Pennsylvanians to participate in the celebrations.
Diwali becomes Pennsylvania state holiday after governor signs new law
Diwali is a state holiday after Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bipartisan bill into law. Known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is one of the most significant festivals in South Asian culture, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness.
Diwali officially added to Pennsylvania’s state holiday calendar
Diwali is now officially a state holiday in Pennsylvania, following Governor Josh Shapiro’s signing of Senate Bill 402 on Monday.
Diwali, the Festival of Lights celebrated by billions worldwide, will be recognized as an official state holiday in Pennsylvania
Diwali is a major religious holiday celebrated by over a billion Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists around the world. The holiday represents the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness, with its name coming from the Sanskrit word deepvalli, meaning “row of lights.”
Pennsylvania governor signs bill recognizing Hindu holiday in the state
The push to make Diwali an official state holiday was bipartisan after the bill was initially introduced in the State Senate.
Diwali is now an official state holiday in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Diwali is now a state holiday in Pennsylvania. On Monday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 402 into law. He signed the bill while attending a Diwali, Tihar, and Bandi Chhor Diwas celebration.
Governor Shapiro Signs Law Making Diwali State Holiday in PA
By signing this bill into law, we are not only recognizing the importance of Diwali but also celebrating the rich cultural heritage and many contributions of the Asian American community to Pennsylvania,
Gov. Shapiro signs law bringing new holiday to Pennsylvania
Now that Governor Josh Shapiro signed the bill into law, Pennsylvania has a new holiday on the calendar. Formerly Senate Bill 402, introduced by Sen. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry) and Nikil Saval (D-Philadelphia),
Pennsylvania governor signs bill officially recognizing Hindu holiday in the state
Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) signed a bill into law on Monday that recognized Diwali as an official holiday in Pennsylvania. Diwali is a Hindu holiday known as the “Festival of Lights,” which is traditionally celebrated in India and South Asia.
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has signed into law a bill which recognizes Diwali as an official state holiday.
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