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Diwali becomes an official California state holiday
Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:11:30
Publish Date: 2025-10-20 22:16:00
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More than one billion people across India and around the world celebrate Diwali, according to survey data from Pew Research.The five-day festival symbolizes victory of light over darkness.California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed a bill recognizing Diwali as an official state holiday.We discuss its significance with one of the bill's authors.Guests:Darshana Patel, California State Assemblymember representing the 76th District
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