Tweet of Senator Greg Rothman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u201cIt\u2019s a time for reflection on the endless struggle of light over darkness, offering us renewed clarity of purpose. This festival deserves official recognition, and I\u2019m honoured to join Senator Rothman in bringing this to pass,\u201d Saval added.<\/p>\n
The day people celebrate Diwali varies from year to year, however this year it will be observed on November 12. Senate Bill 402 does not require school or government closings, reports said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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