Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:46pm on 12 Sep 2023,Tuesday India Global
Broward County in Florida has declared November as 'Hindu Heritage Month' and also recognized Hinduism as one of the world's largest and oldest religions. The County acknowledged the contributions of Hinduism in areas like yoga, ayurveda, meditation, arts, music, and more. It noted that Hindu Americans have made major contributions in sectors like IT, medicine, hospitality, academia, and more. The resolution highlighted how Hindu philosophy of Vedanta has inspired American leaders like President John Adams, Martin Luther King Jr., Henry David Thoreau, and others. It mentioned that over 50,000 people in Broward County observe Diwali every year. The County aims to recognize the Hindu community's cultural impact and contributions through this special heritage month.