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This resolution declares October 20, 2025 as Diwali Day in the State of Illinois, honoring the cultural and spiritual significance of the festival of lights. The resolution provides context about Diwali, explaining that it is a five-day autumn festival celebrated by millions of Hindus, Jains, Buddhists, and Sikhs, with each religion marking different events and stories. The key theme is the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness, symbolized by the lighting of small oil lamps around homes. The resolution emphasizes that Diwali is not just about physical illumination, but about lighting lives through compassion, gratitude, and togetherness, and represents the inner light of hope, warmth, and kindness within each individual. By officially recognizing Diwali Day, the resolution aims to acknowledge the cultural diversity and spiritual values of Illinois residents and Americans who celebrate this important holiday.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=465&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104