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Queens lawmaker unveils legislation to establish Diwali as school holiday in New York

By Bill Parry Posted on
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Diwali would be established as a school holiday in New York City under legislation introduced by Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar.

The holiday would be observed in school districts with significant populations that celebrate Diwali and honor the cultural heritage of hundreds of thousands of South Asian New Yorkers who celebrate the holiday.

See the full article at QNS.com

Queens lawmaker unveils legislation to establish Diwali as school holiday in New York

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