Indian-American State Legislator Rueben D’Silva’s Assembly Bill 82 got its first hearing, and over fifty members of the diverse South Asian community and religious leaders testified in support of the bill, which would require the governor to annually proclaim “Diwali Day,” “Eid al-Fitr Day,” “Vaisakhi Day” and “Vesak Day” in Nevada  The proclamation may call upon the news media, educators, business and labor leaders, and appropriate governmental officers to bring to the attention of the residents of Nevada the diversity and inclusion of the cultures that celebrate Diwali in the State of Nevada … Continue reading Indian-American Legislator Reuben D’Silva’s AB82 on South Asian Religious Holidays Gets First Hearing. Community Members Testified in Support of the Bill.