Hindus are urging Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District (PTHSD) in New Jersey to include Diwali, the most popular Hindu holy day, as a schools holiday in their 2016-2017 calendar and beyond. The 2015-2016 Calendar of PTHSD, whose “mission” includes “to develop a feeling of self-worth and confidence”, showed schools were closed for Rosh Hashanah and […]
Diwali Holiday in USA Schools
Hindus seek Diwali holiday in Vermont schools
Hindus are urging all schools in Vermont (USA), public as well as private, to include Diwali, the most popular Hindu holy day, as a school holiday in their 2015-2016 school calendar and beyond. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was not fair with Hindu pupils and […]
Diwali holiday in Millburn schools, Hindus still pushing for it
Hindus are still pushing for introducing Diwali as a school holiday in New Jersey’s Millburn Township School District (MTSD) despite it receiving only 7.5% of the votes in the recent Survey. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that being in minority did not mean that our kids did not […]
No Diwali holiday in New York City schools, Hindus feel abandoned
Hindu community is heartbroken over New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio not declaring Diwali as a school holiday despite all out efforts by them. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was not fair with Hindu pupils and their families as they would have to attend […]
New York City Council’s Resolution on Diwali holiday in City schools
New York City Council’s Resolution on Diwali holiday in City schools. Hindus have applauded New York City Council for “Resolution calling upon the New York City Department of Education to establish Diwali as an official holiday for New York City public school students”. This “Res 1863-2013”, introduced by Council in its July 24 meeting, was referred “to […]
Hindus ask Diwali holiday in Woodbridge schools in New Jersey
Hindus want Woodbridge Township School District (WTSD) in New Jersey (USA) to add Diwali, the most popular Hindu holy day, to the holiday calendar. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Connecticut (USA) today, urging WTSD to announce Diwali as school holiday, said that it was important for Hindu families to celebrate Diwali day together at […]
Hindus want Diwali holiday in Fremont schools in California, USA
Hindus want Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) in California (USA) to add Diwali, the most popular Hindu holy day, to the holiday calendar. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, urging FUSD to announce Diwali as school holiday, said that it was important for Hindu families to celebrate Diwali day together […]