June 27, 2023 10:50 AM
Diwali to become school holiday in New York City
Diwali is set to become a school holiday in New York City, announced Mayor Eric Adams yesterday. He said that festival of Diwali will be added to the list of public school holidays in recognition of the growth of the city's South Asian and Indo-Caribean communities. The announcement came after the state lawmakers recently enacted legislation designating it as a holiday in the biggest school system in the US.<br />''<br />''Mayor Eric Adams called the moment a significant win for...