Washington 1st State To Recognize Islamic Holidays As State Holidays

Blue State That Doesn't Recognize Easter Officially Adds Two Islamic Holidays To Its Calendar

Washington State became the first in the nation to recognize the Islamic holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as official state holidays—even though they remain unpaid and the state still does not acknowledge Easter or Yom Kippur. Governor Bob Ferguson signed the legislation into law before a packed crowd at the Islamic Center of Tacoma. Key Facts: Washington State passed Senate Bill 5106 recognizing Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as official s…

Washington 1st State To Recognize Islamic Holidays As State Holidays

The state of Washington, which does not officially recognize Easter or Yom Kippur as state holidays, became the first state in the nation to recognize the two Islamic holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as unpaid state-recognized holidays when Democrat Governor Bob Ferguson signed the legislation into law this month. “Senate Bill 5106, sponsored ...