The bill proposes to establish Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state holidays in Washington. To implement this, it amends RCW 1.16.050 by adding two new holidays: Eid al-Fitr, which falls on the first day of the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, and Eid al-Adha, which occurs on the tenth day of the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar. Both holidays are recognized as shifting dates based on the lunar calendar, which moves approximately 10 to 11 days each year.

In addition to the insertions of these two holidays, the bill also renumbers the existing holidays in the statute to accommodate the new additions. The changes ensure that employees of the state and its political subdivisions are entitled to recognize these significant Islamic holidays, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity and recognition of diverse cultural practices within the state.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 1.16.050