California Recognizes Eid Holidays
The governor of California, Gavin Newsom, signed a law that designates Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as official holidays in the state. The law allows schools and universities to close during these celebrations based on local agreements, and grants government employees the right to use their paid leave or holiday credits to observe their religious rituals, without adding new days off. This legislation is a recognition of the Muslim community's traditions in the state, which is one of the largest in the United States, and aims to make it easier for Muslims in California to balance their social and religious obligations.
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