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Hindu holidays

Rangoli decorations, made using colored powder, are popular during Diwali.

According to some sources, the Hindu holidays of Diwali and Holi are commonly celebrated as a "mainstream" holiday throughout the United States, not only by Indian Americans or peoples of Indian descent. Many firms that hire people from India will even go as far as observing the holidays with a celebration within the company or even approving it as a paid day off.^[83][84] Holi, the "festival of colors" has inspired a Broadway musical based on this festival.^[85] New York City Council has voted on a resolution that may make Diwali and Holi a legal holiday in Resolution 1863–2013.^[86] As of August 2013, the resolution has passed and the holidays are now officially legal holidays in New York City.^[87] CNN reported that the Diwali holiday is shown in American pop culture through an episode of The Office.^[88][89]