Suffolk County Legislator Manuel Esteban Sr. (R-16thLD) recently sponsored legislation that designated October 18th as Hindu-American Appreciation Day in Suffolk County. This legislation became law on September 12, 2023. My staff and I, together with many Hindu religious leaders, community members and friends gathered at my district office on October 18th to celebrate the first-ever Hindu-American Appreciation Day in Suffolk County. Legislator Esteban Sr. said, “With the support of the Hindu community, we gathered together for prayer, enjoyed food and listened to music to mark this momentous day. I want to thank everyone for your support. It truly was a beautiful celebration.” He added, “Our Indian community is one of the pillars of Suffolk County and I am proud that October 18th will now be dedicated to the importance of their culture.”