Virginia designates Thai Pongal as state holiday

5 January 2018 03:24 pm

US State of Virginia has passed a resolution declaring Thai Pongal a state holiday.

The House of Delegates, with the Senate concurring, has resolved that the General Assembly designate January 14 this year and in each succeeding year, as Pongal Day in Virginia.

It has also resolved that the designation of this day should be posted on the General Assembly’s website.