California has officially recognized Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state holidays, becoming the second state in the U.S. to do so.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2017, which was authored by Assemblyman Matt Haney and co-authored by Senator Aisha Wahab.
The bill allows state and school employees to use personal leave to observe the holidays.
K-12 schools and community colleges can close for the holidays if agreed upon locally.
The measure aims to support California's large Muslim community, ensuring students and workers can celebrate without conflict.
The bill faced opposition regarding a provision for optional educational curriculum about the holidays, leading to concerns about promotion versus education.
The recognition of these Islamic holidays alongside Diwali and Lunar New Year signifies an inclusive approach to acknowledging diverse religious observances in California.
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