California iktiraf Aidilfitri, Aidiladha jadi cuti umum rasmi

California, in the United States, has officially recognized Aidilfitri and Aidiladha as public holidays under new legislation signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, reports Anadolu Agency. The 2017 Assembly Bill, approved on Sunday, incorporated two major Islamic holidays into the region's official public holiday calendar. Aidilfitri signifies the end of Ramadan, the fasting month for Muslims, while Aidiladha is celebrated during the annual Hajj pilgrimage season.

The legislation allows public schools and community colleges to grant holidays for both events through existing procedures, and eligible public employees may also receive holiday accommodations. The recognition of Aidilfitri and Aidiladha as public holidays reflects the acknowledgment of the cultural significance of these celebrations to the California community, according to the legislation.