US Congressman introduces resolution to recognise significance of Baisakhi

A US Congressman on Thursday introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to recognise the significance of Baisakhi.

A US Congressman has introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to recognise the significance of Baisakhi and those who celebrate it. "This resolution recognises the historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Baisakhi," Congressman John Garamendi said on the House floor as he re-introduced the resolution. Also known as 'Vaisakhi', Baisakhi is a spring season harvest festival for Sikhs, Hindus and Buddhists.