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Rep. Meng reintroduces legislation to make Diwali a federal holiday

By Shane O’Brien

Posted on November 10, 2026

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng has reintroduced legislation to make Diwali a federal holiday in the United States amid a sharp uptick in anti-Hindu and anti-South Asian hate across the United States.

Meng, the chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, reintroduced the legislation on Monday, one day after the main celebration of the 2026 Diwali festival on Sunday.

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Rep. Meng reintroduces legislation to make Diwali a federal holiday

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