DIWALI DAY

This Senate Resolution declares October 31, 2024, as Diwali Day in the State of Illinois to honor the cultural and religious significance of the festival. The bill directly affects Hindu, Jain, Buddhist, and Sikh communities in Illinois by officially recognizing their holiday within state records. It does not create a legal holiday for schools or businesses, nor does it provide paid time off; instead, it serves as a symbolic gesture acknowledging the diversity of the state's population. The resolution highlights the festival's themes of light overcoming darkness and its celebration by millions of people worldwide.