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HIndu HerItage montH

democratic Congressman raja krihnamoorthi

submits statement in house on indian religion

our Bureau The Congressman, who rep- in Chicago. tively diverse American experi-
resents the 8th Congressional Vivekananda’s spiritual in- ence,” Krishnamoorthi said.
Washington, DC District in Illinois, said his con- fluence on Mahatma Gandhi On Sept. 5, 2021, the ‘Hin-

llinois Democratic Congress- stituency “is home to many fol- was profound, the Congressman du Heritage Month’ which has
man Raja Krishnamoorthi lowers of this uniquely pluralistic said, and Gandhi “inspired the an eponymous organization
Isubmitted a statement in religion, and I wish to celebrate important work of one of our announced, “Today, Dhar-
the House of Representatives the Hindu community’s valuable nation’s most revered leaders, ma-based organizations includ-
on September 30, on recogniz- contributions to my district and Martin Luther King, Jr., to ad- ing those of Hindu, Sikh, Bud-
ing October as Hindu Heritage to our state and country.” vance the cause of civil rights in dhist and Jain traditions from
Month. The statement is now “I believe this acknowledg- the United States.” around the world, are pleased to
part of the U.S. Congressional ment is especially timely, given Rep. Krishnamoorthi went announce the addition of anoth-
Record, the official daily record the disturbing rise of prejudice on to say, “The Hindu faithful in er major festival, indeed an en-
of proceedings in Congress. and racism in the country,” the our country include physicians, tire month of festivals, in October
Rep. Krishnamoorthi, said Congressman said, “including lawyers, scientists, economists, as the Hindu Heritage Month.”
he joins the many Hindu faithful Hinduphobia as manifested philosophers, artists, academ- It goes on to say, “Hindus
in the United States in recogniz- in hateful speech and violent ics, business leaders, govern- represent one of the newest
ing October as Hindu Heritage acts perpetrated against Indi- ment officials – and Members of and the fastest growing immi-
Month. Several Hindu organiza- an-Americans and Hindu hous- Congress,” who are inspired by grant communities in the United
tions in the U.S., including Vish- es of worship.” Vivekananda’s call to service and States and Canada. Backed by a
wa Hindu Parishad of America Noting how Hinduism respect for all religions and peo- rock-solid family structure and
(VHPA), have declared Octo- dates back millennia and may ple. “Madame Speaker, I know love for education, they are ful-
ber as Hindu Heritage Month, have ‘profoundly’ influenced all Americans of goodwill share ly integrated into every aspect of
and several states including New both ancient and modern cul- these beliefs, and today I would their adopted society, enriching
Jersey, Delaware, Ohio, Texas, tures, Krishnamoorthi said “It’s like to celebrate the work of the it with not only outstanding pro-
Florida, Nevada, North Carolina, message of religious tolerance, Hindu faithful in building bridg- fessional contributions but also
Minnesota, Virginia and Massa- non-violence, and the univer- es of understanding between all rich cultural heritage. From the
chusetts have proclaimed Octo- sality of the human experience Americans, fo their important elegant ethnic wear to delicious
ber as Hindu Heritage Month, was introduced to this country contributions to our economy food to festivals like Holi and
according to the website hindu- in 1893 by Swami Vivekanand and our cultural and civil life, Diwali, their diverse and rich
month.org, as have several cities in his landmark address at the and for the part they play in cre- culture has impressed all in the
like Dallas, TX, and La Palma, CA. World Parliament of Religions,” ating our wonderful and distinc- Western world.”

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