In acknowledgment of the profound religious and historical importance of Diwali, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has taken the initiative to reintroduce a bipartisan Diwali Resolution within the House of Representatives. This resolution emphasizes the significance of Diwali, a festival celebrated by more than three million Americans of Indian descent and millions more around the globe, including Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs. This year, Diwali is scheduled for November 12.
Congressman Krishnamoorthi has underlined that Diwali represents a moment of gratitude and commemorates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. It holds this symbolic meaning for millions of Sikhs, Jains, and Hindus worldwide, as well as within the United States. The Illinois lawmaker expressed his pride in reintroducing this bipartisan resolution, underscoring the immense religious, cultural, and historical value associated with Diwali.
