Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:42am on 20 Oct 2024,Sunday International
A vibrant Diwali celebration lit up Times Square in New York City as the Indian community gathered to commemorate the festival of lights. Mayor Eric Adams, alongside diplomats and officials, joined the festivities, highlighting the event as a display of culture and unity. Adams tweeted, "What better place to celebrate the festival of lights than in the Crossroads of the World?" Celebrations also took place in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, with local officials supporting the Indian-American community. The New York State Governor recently declared Diwali a school holiday, recognizing the cultural diversity in NYC.
