Thousands of people in Connecticut are getting ready to celebrate the Hindu festival of Lights, known as Diwali. For the first time, the state is recognizing this holiday with a new law that goes into effect in October.

“This is one more way of saying you're very welcome here in the state of Connecticut," Gov. Ned Lamont said. "We're so proud that you call this home.”

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Lamont, legislators, and members of the Indian community attended a bill signing ceremony at the state capitol on Wednesday. In the legislation, the 15th day of Kartik in the Hindu lunar calendar is proclaimed as Diwali. Celebrations can be held in the state capitol and elsewhere.

“I know it was a hard task, but we got accomplished as a team to be the

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