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California moves to recognize Muslim celebrations Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha as official state holidays

California proposes AB 2017 to recognize Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state holidays, expanding official recognition.
If passed, public schools and community colleges could close for Eid celebrations and mark the days as excused absences for students.
Eight hours of existing leave could be used by state employees to observe Eid holidays, under the proposal.
Courts would not be designated as judicial holidays; they would remain open during Eid observances.
Assemblyman Matt Haney announced the proposal in a video, noting its message of inclusion for Muslim students and workers.
Bilal Mahmood, San Francisco's first Muslim American supervisor, supports the bill, saying it represents cultural inclusion.
The measure, AB 2017, would place Eid holidays alongside existing state recognized holidays in California.
If enacted, California would be the second state to recognize Eid holidays after Washington.
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan; Eid al-Adha occurs about two months later during the Hajj season.
The Desert Review is the outlet reporting on the bill and accompanying statements from lawmakers.

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