BREAKING: Edison, NJ’s 5th largest municipality (with significant Hindu population) recognizes Hinduphobia & July as Hindu Persecution Awareness Month!

Thank you to the brave Hindu students who worked for this big win!
In a watershed moment, Edison, New Jersey, which is the state's fifth-largest municipality and has a large Hindu-American population, recognized July as Hindu Persecution Awareness Month.
The proclamation issued by the Township's mayor nods to the past and present discrimination that Hindus have faced in South Asia, as well as the richness and significance of Hindu heritage.
Significantly, the proclamation also recognizes Hinduphobia, something that, unfortunately, is a clear and present issue to this day.
The proclamation by Edison Township to recognize Hindu Persecution Awareness Month is incredibly significant, because this meaningful time for Hindus across the globe has now received official governmental recognition.
The issuing of this proclamation is a joyous and incredibly meaningful occasion for our Hindu community.

We are so proud of the Hindu students in the community who made this win happen!

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