HRES 548
109th Congress
House
Commemorations
Asian American ethnic groups
Asians
Hinduism
Holidays
India
Religion
South Asia
Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.
Introduced: November 10, 2005
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Nov 10, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Nov 10, 2005
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Recognizes the religious and historical significance of Diwali, an annual festival celebrated by many South Asians that is particularly significant to Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains.
Requests the President to issue a proclamation recognizing Diwali.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
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