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California bill recognizing 2 Islamic holidays nears Newsom’s desk Assembly Bill 2017 passed Assembly 64-1 and awaits Senate action before session ends By Stephen Sorace Fox News Published August 30, 2026 California could soon formally recognize two of Islam’s most important holy days under legislation that would give state workers greater flexibility to take them off and allow public schools to close in observance of the holidays. The measure, which overwhelmingly passed the state Assembly and is awaiting Senate action, would recognize Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in state law and could soon head to Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. Assembly Bill 2017, introduced by Democratic San Francisco Assemblymember Matt Haney, passed the Assembly 64-1 in late May. It must clear the Senate before the legislative session ends Monday to reach Newsom. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/california-bill-recognizing-2-islamic-holidays-nears-newsoms-desk