America
Two US lawmakers call for Diwali commemorative stamp
Washington, March 28
Two influential US
lawmakers have submitted a bipartisan Senate resolution calling for the
US Postal Service to issue a commemorative stamp in honor of the holiday
of Diwali.
Virginia Democrat Mark and Texas Republican John
Cornyn are co-chairs of Senate India Caucus, a forum for senators to
work with Indian government officials and Indian-Americans in promoting
US-India bilateral relations.
"This commemorative stamp is an
important recognition of the significance of Diwali to the more than
three million Indian Americans and one billion Indians worldwide who
celebrate this holiday," Warner said.
"A stamp commemorating
Diwali is a significant and meaningful way to honor the importance of
the Festival of Lights to so many Indian Americans, both in Texas and
across the country," Cornyn said.
Diwali, also known as the
"festival of lights," is an Indian holiday that marks the beginning of
the Hindu New Year, the resolution noted.
It celebrates the
triumph of good over evil, the awareness of one's inner light, the
dispelling of ignorance, and bringing peace and joy through the
awakening gained from a higher knowledge.
The US Postal Service
has issued stamps to honor other popular holidays in the United States,
including Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Eid ul-Fitr.