Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 29, 2025, as Eid al-Fitr Day in New York.

This bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 29, 2025, as Eid al-Fitr Day in the State of New York. Eid al-Fitr, also known as the Festival of Breaking the Fast, is a significant religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide, marking the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan. The date of Eid al-Fitr varies based on the sighting of the new moon by local religious authorities. The holiday is widely known as Korite in West Africa. Eid al-Fitr involves a special salat (prayer) consisting of two rakats (units), performed in congregation.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 29, 2025, as Eid al-Fitr Day in New York.

This bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 29, 2025, as Eid al-Fitr Day in the State of New York. Eid al-Fitr, also known as the Festival of Breaking the Fast, is a significant religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide, marking the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan. The date of Eid al-Fitr varies based on the sighting of the new moon by local religious authorities. The holiday is widely known as Korite in West Africa. Eid al-Fitr involves a special salat (prayer) consisting of two rakats (units), performed in congregation.