Five US states and 21 cities in the Pacific Northwest are marking Diwali at official venues for the first time. The events began in mid-October and run until 10 November.
Governors and mayors have issued proclamations recognising the contribution of Indian American communities to local economies and cultural life.
Washington State has gone a step further and formally recognised Diwali as a state observance through Senate Bill 6044.
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