California recognises Eidul Fitr and Eidul Azha as holidays across US state

California gives official status to Eid holidays

The US state of California has officially recognised Eidul Fitr and Eidul Azha as state holidays. The move follows the signing of AB 2017 by California Governor Gavin Newsom.

The two Islamic festivals have now been added to California’s list of recognised state holidays. The decision gives official recognition to the religious importance of Eid for Muslims living in the state.

Governor Gavin Newsom signs new law

Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2017 into law, paving the way for the two Eid festivals to receive official state recognition. The legislation was introduced by California Assembly member Matt Haney.

The law was aimed at formally recognising Eidul Fitr and Eidul Azha at the state level. The move places the two major Islamic festivals on California’s state holiday list.

Millions of Muslims affected

The decision officially recognises the religious importance of the two festivals for Muslims living across California. It also reflects the presence of a large Muslim community in the US state.

The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) welcomed the approval of the law. California authorities have described the move as an important development in recognising religious festivals in the state.

What the new law means

The legislation provides formal state-level recognition to Eidul Fitr and Eidul Azha. Both festivals are among the most important occasions on the Islamic calendar and are observed by Muslims around the world.

The move means California has officially added the two festivals to its recognised state holidays. The decision is expected to give greater official recognition to the religious occasions observed by Muslims across the state.

California’s recognition of Eidul Fitr and Eidul Azha marks a formal change in the state’s holiday list. The decision follows the approval of AB 2017 by Governor Gavin Newsom.

The move also highlights the growing recognition of different religious festivals in public life. CAIR’s California chapter has welcomed the legislation, while the state has described it as an important step in recognising religious occasions.

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