Section 1. Legislative findings.
The General Assembly hereby finds and declares as follows:
(1) Known as the "Festival of Lights," approximately 1,000,000,000 people around the world celebrate Diwali as a day of thanksgiving and reflection.
(2) Though it originates from Indian culture and religion, millions of Americans celebrate Diwali each year.
(3) The festival lasts five days, with the third day marking the day celebrated as "Diwali."
(4) Diwali falls on the 15th day of the Hindu lunisolar month of Kartik, which aligns with the new moon day of the first month of the lunar year.
(5) Diwali's celebration of light, reflection and gathering is celebrated by many Pennsylvanians and the festival deserves official recognition.