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California Bill Proposes Eid Holidays Amid Rising Anti-Muslim Sentiment

3/18/2026

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Matt Haney (D-Calif.) introduced Assembly Bill 2017 to designate Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as official state holidays.
Haney's bill would allow excused absences for students observing these holidays.
Muslim community leaders praised the proposal amid rising anti-Muslim sentiment.
The Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs supports AB 2017, noting it will be reviewed by relevant Assembly committees in the coming weeks.

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Matt Haney (D-Calif.) introduced Assembly Bill 2017 to designate Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as official state holidays.
Haney's bill would allow excused absences for students observing these holidays.
Muslim community leaders praised the proposal amid rising anti-Muslim sentiment.
The Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs supports AB 2017, noting it will be reviewed by relevant Assembly committees in the coming weeks.