Pennsylvania HB93 designates Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha as annual holidays in the Commonwealth.
Pennsylvania HB93 establishes annual designations for Rosh Hashanah Day, Yom Kippur Day, Eid al-Fitr Day, and Eid al-Adha Day in the Commonwealth. Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, are recognized according to Jewish tradition. Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, and Eid al-Adha, one of the holiest Islamic holidays, are recognized according to Islamic tradition. The act emphasizes the Commonwealth's principles of religious freedom and tolerance. It does not mandate employers to treat these days as legal holidays or to provide paid leave.
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