First time in history of New York City, schools will be closed on Diwali: US official
New York City schools will close on November 1 to observe the Hindu festival, Diwali. This marks the first time the city's schools have recognised the holiday.
«This year Diwali is special. For the first time in the history of New York City, schools will be closed on Friday, November 1 for the festival of Diwali,» Dilip Chauhan, Deputy Commissioner of the Mayor's Office for International Affairs, said.
«It's not easy in New York City, where 1.1 million students are studying in the school, to declare the school a public holiday,» said Chauhan. «So many community leaders--they started this movement many years ago--community advocates, elected officials. But finally, under the administration of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, they have declared, The administration has declared, November 1st, Friday is a school holiday.»
Further, Chauhan highlighted the significance of this decision, citing years of advocacy from community leaders and officials. «When the student has to choose about the school or their celebration Diwali is not a one-day celebration It's a five-day celebration Sometimes they have to do the prayer during the day of Diwali. They have to go to the temple so they have to choose the temple or the school now. They are not under pressure and this year.»
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