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California is the third U.S. state to designate Diwali as an official statewide holiday. The law, newly signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, takes effect January 1.
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New bill makes Diwali a California state holiday
A new state bill has made the Hindu holiday Diwali an official California state holiday. The bill, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday, goes into effect Jan. 1. Diwali, the Hindu "Festival of Lights," marks the start of the Hindu new year.
California has the largest Indian American population among the states at nearly 900,000. This year’s Diwali starts on Oct. 20. The holiday begins on the 15th day of the month of Kartik in the Hindu lunar calendar, which usually falls in October or November.
About 960,000 Indian Americans, making up one fifth of their nationwide population of 4.9 million, live in California
A big party was held in Elk Grove on Monday night, with the community's annual Diwali celebration taking place.
Diwali, celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists, symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Families come together to light lamps and candles, exchange gifts and sweets,
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New California laws: From Diwali to refrigerators
California's governor is busy signing bills into laws, from banning police masks to creating Diwali as a state holiday, from California State University admissions to making sure landlords provide basic appliances.
SACRAMENTO, CA – California will officially celebrate Diwali as a state holiday, following Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of Assembly Bill 268 on October 6 — a move that has sparked joy and pride across the Indian American community with WhatsApp messages lighting up people’s phones.
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Diwali becomes California’s newest state holiday. Here’s where to celebrate in Southern California
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed AB 268, introduced by Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San José), which officially designates Diwali as a state holiday. Diwali, also known as the “Festival of Lights,” is
Diwali is now a recognized holiday in. Governor Newsom signs AB 268, granting paid time off for state employees and school observances
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 268, officially recognising Diwali as a state holiday starting in 2026. However, schools and
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