Washington SB5106 adds Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state legal holidays.
Washington SB5106 amends the state's legal holidays to include Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. These holidays, observed by the Muslim community, are added to the list of state holidays, ensuring that state employees receive these days off. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, while Eid al-Adha commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim to follow God's command to sacrifice his son. The bill ensures these holidays are recognized and observed by state employees, aligning with the state's commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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