Overview
- Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi and Brian Fitzpatrick introduced the resolution on October 21 to recognize Diwali’s religious and historical significance.
- The measure cites the festival’s meaning to more than three million Indian-Americans and notes distinct observances for Sikhs and Jains.
- The text expresses the House’s respect for Indian-Americans and reaffirms the collaborative relationship between the United States and India.
- In Orlando, the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir marked Diwali and the Hindu New Year on October 21 with Aarti ceremonies and an Annakut offering.
- At BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey, celebrations run October 18–26 with thousands of diyas, while President Trump issued public Diwali greetings.