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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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Lawmakers propose AB 2017 to recognize Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as California state holidays.
The bill would guarantee excused student absences and allow paid leave for workers on those holidays.
Supporters say recognizing Eid affirms equity, dignity, and belonging for Muslim Californians.
AB 2017 will be heard in two committees, Governmental Organization and Public Employment.
Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha dates are noted as March 20-22 and May 27-30 respectively for reference.
The proposal arises amid concerns about rising Islamophobia in the state.
The bill aims to position California as a leader in religious inclusion, according to supporters.
The measure would recognize two major Muslim holidays that are currently unacknowledged by the state.
The executive summary of the bill emphasizes equal dignity for Muslim communities.

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