The bill proposes to establish Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state holidays in Washington. It amends RCW 1.16.050 to include these two Islamic holidays among the recognized state legal holidays. Specifically, the bill adds the first day of the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, known as Eid al-Fitr, and the tenth day of the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar, known as Eid al-Adha, to the list of recognized holidays. The text clarifies that these holidays are lunar-cycle based and shift by approximately 10 to 11 days each year.

In addition to the insertions of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, the bill maintains the existing structure of state holidays and the provisions regarding paid and unpaid holidays for state employees. The legislation ensures that employees can select their holidays after consulting with their employers, while also allowing for unpaid holidays for reasons of faith or conscience. Overall, this bill aims to promote inclusivity by recognizing significant cultural and religious observances within the state's legal holiday framework.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 1.16.050
Substitute Bill: 1.16.050