Diwali, the holiday representing the triumph of light over dark and celebrated by more than 1 billion Hindus each year, will become an official school holiday in New York City.
"People have said that there's simply not enough room in the New York City school calendar to have a Diwali school holiday," she said."Well, my legislation makes the room.""It is long overdue to say to our Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist students and communities that we see you, we acknowledge you," Adams said."The inclusiveness of this city is extremely significant, and this is our opportunity to say that in a loud way.
But the common thread is the festival represents the victory of light over dark, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance.The exact dates change each year because it follows the lunar calendar, but it is typically celebrated in October or November over a 5-day span: On day one, people clean their homes and shop for things that may bring good fortune, such as gold or new kitchen utensils., patterns made on the floor out of colored sand or powders. Lakshmi pujaDay four marks the start of the new year, and friends and families exchange gifts and well wishes.
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