Hindu Heritage Month in Nevada

WHEREAS, Hindu Heritage Month, celebrated annually in October provides an opportunity to honor and recognize the achievements, traditions, and cultural contributions of Hindu Americans throughout history; and

WHEREAS, Hindu Americans in Nevada and across the nation have made profound contributions in countless ways, serving as leaders, innovators, educators, physicians, scientists, entrepreneurs, artists, public servants, and community members; and

WHEREAS, Hindu Americans form an integral part of Nevada’s community, enriching our state with traditions of family, faith, service, and community engagement; and

WHEREAS, Nevada is a state that values diversity and a wide variety of cultural traditions, and encourages its citizens to better understand, recognize, and celebrate the rich history and shared experiences of Hindu Americans; and

WHEREAS, the month of October provides an opportunity for Nevadans to learn about and appreciate the rich history, heritage, traditions, and shared experiences of Hindu Americans and to celebrate the many ways they contribute to the cultural fabric of our state and nation; and

WHEREAS, the State of Nevada is strengthened by the diversity of its people and is proud to recognize communities whose traditions, accomplishments, and service contribute to the vitality and prosperity of the Silver State; 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOE LOMBARDO, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim the month of October 2026 as

HINDU HERITAGE MONTH IN NEVADA