Diwali to become school holiday in New York City

Jun 27, 2023

Thousands of New Yorkers celebrate Diwali each year to commemorate the victory of light over darkness, and the announcement came after state lawmakers recently...

US: New York City celebrates Diwali, iconic Empire State Building lit up in orange hues

Nov 13, 2023

In June, Mayor Eric Adams announced the popular Hindu festival Diwali as a school holiday in New York City.

New York City announces public school holiday on Diwali from 2023

Oct 21, 2022

New York City [US], October 21 : Diwali will be a holiday for the New York City public school starting next year in 2023,...

Priyanka Chopra reacts after Diwali announced as a school holiday in New York

Oct 23, 2022

See how Priyanka Chopra reacted after Diwali was announced as a school holiday in New York City from next year.

US: New York City Councilwoman Linda Lee passes resolution supporting school holiday on Diwali

Feb 17, 2023

New York City Council Member Linda Lee shared a video where she called upon the Department of Education to recognize Diwali as an official...

"Indian diaspora...worked hard for this initiative": US official on Diwali holidays in New York

Nov 11, 2023

The Deputy Commissioner at the New York City Mayor's office, Dilip Chauhan lauded the historic development of observing Diwali as a public school holiday...