United States lawmakers from both the Democratic and the Republican parties along with House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan greeted Sikhs across the world on the occasion of Vaisakhi and praised their contribution in the country’s development.

Ryan wished the Sikh community a happy Vaisakhi by tweeting "Wishing our Sikh American neighbors and friends a happy Vaisakhi!". When Sikhs around the world observed the annual festival, celebrating the spring harvest season.

The co-chair of the Senate India Caucus, Senator John Cornyn tweeted “Wishing our Sikh American neighbors and friends a happy Vaisakhi!".

Senator Peters of Michigan said that "On this historically significant day for Sikhs, I'm wishing our Sikh American friends and neighbors a happy Vaisakh."

"On this historically significant day for Sikhs, I'm wishing our Sikh American friends a happy Vaisakhi," tweeted Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.

Senator Maria Cantwell tweeted, "Today I'm wishing our Sikh American friends a Happy Vaisakhi! A historic day of celebration for Sikhs around the world!"

"On this historically significant day for Sikhs, I'm wishing all of our Sikh American friends a very happy Vaisakhi!" greeted Senator Ben Cardin, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

"Happy Vaisakhi/National Sikh Day/Creation of Khalsa Day to Hoosier Sikhs and the 30 million Sikhs across the world," Congressman Luke Messer said.

"Happy Vaisakhi to Rhode Island's Sikh community & to our friends celebrating around the world!" tweeted Senator Sheldon Whitehouse.

Senators Chris Murphy, Jeff Merkley, Marco Rubio and Martin Heinrich also issued the Vaisakhi greetings.

"Wishing our Sikh American neighbors, friends & colleagues a happy Vaisakhi," tweeted Congressman Eliot Engel.

Congressmen Brad Sherman, Doris Matsui, Suzan DelBene, Jim Costa, Jerry McNerney also joined their Congressional colleagues in greeting Sikhs on the occasion.

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin tweeted "Wishing our Sikh American neighbors, classmates, and colleagues a happy Vaisakhi!"

Congressman Joe Crowley said "Today and every day, let's honor the many contributions the #Sikh community has made to promote justice & equality in country & around the world."

The Sikh community from across the country celebrated the occasion by having parades and cultural events.

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