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The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has commended the State of Nebraska for officially recognizing Diwali and its cultural significance.
Members of the 109th Legislature of Nebraska, Second Session, formally acknowledged the celebration of Deepavali and its importance for Nebraskans observing the holiday.
“Nebraska officially recognizes Diwali, affirming its significance and the communities that celebrate it. Even more meaningfully, the resolution goes beyond a single year, honoring Diwali as an enduring festival of light, values, and tradition,” HAF said in a statement.
The Indian Consulate in Seattle described it as a “Historic Legislative Recognition” of Deepavali in Nebraska. The Consulate noted that the Resolution (SLR)– 424, highlights: “Deepavali – as a uniting force; Celebration of more than a billion people worldwide; One of the largest and most anticipated holidays in Indian tradition; and the Role of the vibrant Indian community in contributing to the vitality of Nebraska.”
The Consulate thanked State Senator John Fredrickson for piloting the legislation and expressed gratitude to all members of the Indian American community for their support.
The resolution notes that Deepavali, also known as Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is among the most widely celebrated and anticipated holidays in Indian tradition. It is observed each autumn during the Hindu lunar month of Ashwayuja, also referred to as Ashwin.
“Deepavali is celebrated over five days, each day having particular significance and traditions, and the rituals of highest importance occur on the third day,” it added. “Deepavali is celebrated as a day of thanksgiving, marks the beginning of the new year in the Hindu community, and is celebrated by bringing families together, giving gifts, and celebrating other familial traditions.”
The resolution further highlights that Deepavali serves as a “uniting force,” celebrated by a majority of people from India across faiths and by more than one billion people worldwide. It describes the festival as an “enduring symbol” of the triumph of “goodness, light, and knowledge over wickedness and darkness.”
It also recognizes the contributions of the Hindu community, noting that it enriches the social and cultural fabric of the State of Nebraska and contributes significantly to the well-being of its residents.
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