Queens Congress members introduce legislation to make Diwali a national holiday

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Queens Congress members have introduced legislation to make Diwali a nationally recognized federal holiday.

The Deepavali Day Act was announced by Congress members Carolyn B. Maloney, Gregory Meeks and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) on Nov. 3, and is backed by multiple New York and national advocates.