In historic development, California designates Deepavali as state holiday
In a historic development for the Indian diaspora, California has designated Deepavali as an official state holiday, becoming the third state in the United States (the U.S.) to officially recognise the Indian festival of lights as a holiday. California Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday (October 7, 2025) announced that he has signed a Bill by…
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