For the primary time in historical past, New York Metropolis faculties will shut on November 1 to watch Diwali, marking a serious milestone for the Hindu competition‘s recognition.
In accordance with the information company ANI, the deputy commissioner of the Mayor’s Workplace for Worldwide Affairs, Dilip Chauhan, highlighted the importance of the choice, praising neighborhood leaders and advocates for his or her years of dedication.
“With 1.1 million college students within the metropolis’s faculties, it is a great step ahead,” Chauhan acknowledged, acknowledging the challenges confronted by households celebrating Diwali whereas balancing college commitments.
“This 12 months, college students gained’t have to decide on between their training and celebrating this necessary competition”, he added.
In Washington, President Joe Biden and First Girl Jill Biden hosted their closing Diwali celebration as President and First Girl on the White Home on October 28. Indian-Individuals from throughout the US attended, bringing a particular contact to this 12 months’s celebrations.
The White Home shared festive pictures on X, captioning, “Pleased Diwali from the White Home! Collectively, might we present the ability within the gathering of sunshine.”
The choice to watch Diwali as a faculty vacation, formally declared in June, was made beneath Mayor Eric Adams’ administration.
Recognised for years by Hindu, Jain, Sikh, and Buddhist communities, Diwali is among the largest festivals, symbolising mild triumphing over darkness.
