Diwali declared school holiday in NYC.

Diwali, the South Asian Festival of Lights, is set to become a public school holiday in New York City, after state lawmakers recently passed legislation to make it a holiday in the nation’s largest school system. The holiday is one of the most significant Hindu religious observances and is also celebrated by many Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists. Families have lobbied for years for recognition, and Mayor Eric Adams called the moment a major victory for local families, representing a symbolic declaration to those who feel unwelcome.