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New York City Councilwoman Linda Lee passes resolution to declare Diwali as public holiday

New York: New York City Council woman Linda Lee has passed a resolution to declare Diwali (Hindu festival of lights) as a public holiday for school students.

Canada: Ottawa's Parliament Hill hosts Diwali celebration

IBNS: A Diwali celebration event hosted at Parliament Hill in Ottawa was attended by more than 450 people across Canada.

US: Joe Biden participates in White House's Diwali celebration

Washington: The White House on Monday hosted the Diwali (the Hindu festival of lights) reception where key members of the Biden administration and several Indian Amercians participated.

First ever event: New York's World Trade Centre lit up for Diwali

New York: The World Trade Centre in New York city was lit up by Diwali animated lights for the first time, surely touching Indians and people of the diaspora all across the world.

UK's Royal Mint launches commemorative Mahatma Gandhi coin on Diwali

London/IBNS: UK on Thursday unveiled a new commemorative coin on Diwali, celebrating the life and legacy of Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi.

US Prez Joe Biden lights a diya at White House on Diwali, VP Kamala Harris wishes with a video message

Washington/IBNS: US President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris on Thursday wished people celebrating Diwali. Yesterday, US lawmakers had introduced legislation to make Diwali a federal holiday.

Bill to declare Diwali as federal holiday introduced in US Congress: Report

Washington/IBNS: A bill has been introduced in the United States House of Representatives to declare Diwali a federal holiday, media reports said.

No Diwali on Shyama Puja in Bangladesh on Nov 4

Dhaka/UNI: In the backdrop of unprecedented violence this year during Durga Puja celebrations in Bangladesh, the puja organiser body here on Friday decided to pause Diwali celebrations on Nov 4 and instead give more prominence to Shyama Puja (worship of goddess Kali) that falls on the same day. Protests against communal disharmony have also been called on the day.

US President Donald Trump lights 'diyas' at White House on Diwali

Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Saturday lit 'diyas' at The White House in Washington DC to celebrate Diwali and extended his greetings to the people on the occasion.

'Sal Mubarak': Joe Biden, Kamala Harris wish on Diwali

Washington/IBNS: US President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris last night (Saturday in the US) wished Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists on the occasion of Diwali.

US President Donald Trump wishes people on Diwali

Washington/ IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Sunday wished people of the Hindu community on the occasion of Diwali.

Donald Trump celebrates Diwali at White House, calls Modi a friend

Washington, Nov 14 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has referred to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "friend" while celebrating Hindu festival Diwali at the White House on Tuesday.

PM Imran Khan wishes Hindu citizens of Pakistan on Diwali

Islamabad, Nov 7 (IBNS): Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday wished Hindu people in his country on the occasion of Diwali.

Ivanka Trump greets Indians on Diwali, says looking forward to visit India

Washington, Oct 19 (IBNS): Joining the other world leaders on greeting Indians on the occasion of Diwali, Ivanka Trump, daughter of US President Donald Trump, says she's looking forward to her visit to India sometime later this year.

Fourth Annual Oakvillle Diwali Gala in Ontario promises entertainment, urges for hospital charity

Toronto, Sept 3 (IBNS) Diwali, the Festival of Lights & Joy, is celebrated by millions all around the world. This year, Oakville Diwali Gala in Toronto will offer guests entertainment by ManjMusik, Lead Vocalist & Music Composer from the group RDB.