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This bill establishes January 14th as Tamil Pongal Day in North Carolina, officially recognizing the annual harvest festival celebrated by Tamil communities. The bill amends Chapter 103 of the North Carolina General Statutes by adding a new section that designates the fourteenth day of January as Tamil Pongal Day, which will serve to commemorate and honor the cultural significance of this important holiday for Tamil people. Pongal is a four-day harvest festival primarily celebrated in Tamil Nadu, India, and by Tamil communities worldwide, marking the end of the winter solstice and the beginning of the sun's northward journey. By creating this official state recognition, the bill aims to celebrate the cultural heritage of Tamil residents in North Carolina and promote cultural diversity and understanding. The legislation will take effect immediately upon becoming law.

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S733