Why did Barack Obama declare Diwali as a holiday in US?

He did not. While it is true that Barrack Obama wished Indians all the world over on the occasion of Diwali (some time - not necessarily in 2015), it is a myth that Diwali was declared a federal holiday in the United States of America. read more

While it is true that Barrack Obama wished Indians all the world over on the occasion of Diwali (some time - not necessarily in 2015), it is a myth that Diwali was declared a federal holiday in the United States of America. read more

President of the United States of America Barack Obama declared a holiday in the US for Diwali to commemorate the festival of lights among Hindus, Buddhists, and Sikhs who live in the United States of America. read more

Many people with the appropriate heritage celebrate the holiday, just as those of us hailing from Wales might have a leg of lamb or watch the rugby via satellite on March 1st (St. David’s Day). read more