Michigan HB5838 designates Diwali as a state holiday.

Michigan HB5838 declares the new moon day on the eighth lunar month, according to the Indic pūrṇimānta lunisolar calendar, as "Diwali," "Deepavali," or the "Festival of Lights," a holiday celebrated by Hindus and Jains. This bill creates a new act to recognize Diwali as a state holiday.

Michigan HB5838 designates Diwali as a state holiday.

Michigan HB5838 declares the new moon day on the eighth lunar month, according to the Indic pūrṇimānta lunisolar calendar, as "Diwali," "Deepavali," or the "Festival of Lights," a holiday celebrated by Hindus and Jains. This bill creates a new act to recognize Diwali as a state holiday.