US EditionCinco Cosas: Nuevas leyes del estado de Washington, Real ID y la temporada de cruceros de Seattle
- Governor Ferguson signed Senate Bill 5106 into law on April 6, 2025, at the Islamic Center of Tacoma.
- Muslims in the U.S. Face rising discrimination, making religious inclusion initiatives like this bill important.
- This bill adds Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha to the list of state recognized holidays, similar to Lunar New Year.
- Representative Salahuddin stated, "This legislation is about more than just a date on the calendar."
- Washington is the first state to recognize Eid holidays, allowing employees unpaid time off for religious observance.
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New Washington state law recognizes 2 Islamic holidays
Two Islamic celebrations will be added to Washington’s list of unpaid state holidays, under a bill signed into law on Tuesday. Senate Bill 5106 would make Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha state-recognized holidays. The bill passed the House on March 31, the day after Ramadan concluded. Gov. Bob Ferguson signed it Tuesday night at the Islamic Center of Tacoma, where community members filled the room. “Being in that room yesterday and just understandin…
Washington Makes History: First State to Recognize Muslim Holidays: ‘It’s About Fostering Respect'
Christmas is arguably the most widely celebrated religious holiday in the U.S., but Governor Bob Ferguson may have just shifted the landscape with Senate Bill 5106. The new law officially adds Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha to Washington’s list of recognized state holidays. The signing took place on the evening of April 8, 2025, during a joyful community celebration at the Islamic Center of Tacoma, where families, local leaders, and supporters gath…
New Washington law recognizes two Islamic holidays - Lynnwood Today
Gov. Bob Ferguson signs Senate Bill 5106, a bill to make Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha state-recognized holidays. The bill signing was Tuesday, April 6, 2025 at the Islamic Center in Tacoma. (Photo Courtesy of governor’s office) Two Islamic celebrations will be added to Washington’s list of unpaid state holidays, under a bill signed into law on Tuesday. Senate Bill 5106 would make Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha state-recognized holidays. The bill pas…
Governor Bob Ferguson signs historic bill officially recognizing Eid holidays
Governor Bob Ferguson signs historic bill officially recognizing Eid holidays.Washington becomes first state to make Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha state holidaysTACOMA – Governor Bob Ferguson has signed into law a bill officially recognizing Muslim holidays Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state holidays, making Washington the first state to do so. Ferguson signed the historic legislation surrounded by a standing-room-only crowd at the Islamic Cente…
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