Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:56pm on 15 Sep 2023,Friday India Global
The Michigan legislature has passed bills introduced by Indian American state representative Ranjeev Puri to designate Diwali and Vaisakhi as official state holidays. Diwali is a major Hindu festival and Vaisakhi is a Sikh harvest celebration. The bills are part of a package recognizing the cultural diversity of Michigan by establishing holidays honoring various religious and cultural observances. Other new state holidays include Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Lunar New Year, Rosh Hashanah, and Yom Kippur. By designating these diverse celebrations as holidays, Michigan aims to create a more inclusive environment welcoming people of all backgrounds.
