California recognises Eid holidays under state law

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill recognising Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in state law, allowing eligible state and school employees to use existing leave to observe the Islamic festivals. Assembly Bill 2017 (AB 2017), authored by Assemblymember Matt Haney, was signed into law on Monday, September 28. The measure also allows K-12 schools and...