California Declares Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Adha State Holidays
California has formally recognized Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Adha under state law, adding the two Islamic festivals to … Read More The post California Declares Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Adha State Holidays appeared first on ProPakistani .
On September 27, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2017 into law, officially recognizing Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Adha as state holidays in California. The legislation permits eligible state employees to utilize eight hours of vacation, annual leave, compensating time off, or personal holiday credit to observe these Islamic festivals, contingent upon conditions set by the law.
However, it does not grant two extra paid holidays for all Californians. Public schools and community colleges may also close for Eid upon approval from local authorities. The legislation removes Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Adha from California's judicial holidays. Assemblymember Matt Haney, the legislation's author, highlighted that California is home to one of the largest Muslim populations in the United States and advocated for the recognition of its religious traditions.
The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), which backed the bill, welcomed the decision, stating that it would enable Muslim students and employees to observe Eid while fulfilling their school and work obligations.
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