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Qatar extends Eid Al Fitr holiday for public sector workers to seven days in 2026.
The holiday runs from March 17 to March 23, 2026, with work resuming March 24.
The directive covers ministries, government agencies, and public institutions.
Banks will operate on a separate schedule set by the Qatar Central Bank.
Eid Al Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with prayers and charity.
The Amiri Diwan issued the official directive for the holiday schedule.
The date is linked to Shawwal moon sighting and Hijri calendar calculations.
Public holidays impact both public and private sectors, with private firms often aligning with government schedules.
The news is part of regional Eid holiday coverage watched by UAE residents.
The Eid holiday runs March 17–23, 2026, with work resuming March 24.

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The federal cabinet declared public holidays on March 20 and 21 for Eid al-Fitr 2026, as announced by the Cabinet Division.
Experts expect Eid al-Fitr to fall on March 21, with Shawwal crescent born around March 19, per Suparco.
Suparco reports the new Shawwal crescent is expected to be born on March 19 at 06:23 PST.
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will decide crescent sightings and Eid start nationwide.
Pakistan Railways will run four Eid special trains to ease holiday travel.
The government released other travel and security measures around Eid pressures, including Notam updates for Islamabad flights.
Authorities urged cautious travel due to rain and landslides in northern Pakistan.
The government is coordinating visa processing for Hajj and other transport logistics ahead of Eid.
Pakistan Railways and aviation sectors are aligning to support holiday travelers during Eid.
Officials expect the Shawwal crescent decision and Ramadan length to influence holiday timing.

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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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