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California Governor Gavin Newsom Establishes Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as State Holidays
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha into state law as holidays, allowing for optional closures in schools and permitting state employees to observe them. Critics argue this reflects a bias towards Muslim holidays.
Key facts
- California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2017 to recognize Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state holidays.
- This makes California the second state to officially recognize both Muslim holidays statewide.
- The law allows public schools and colleges to close and permits state employees to observe the holidays, though it is not mandatory.
- Newsom also signed bills protecting Jewish holidays, but the timing has drawn criticism.
- Critics argue that the prioritization of Muslim holidays over Jewish holidays indicates a form of religious favoritism.