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Washington\u2019s House State Government and Tribal Relations Committee advanced legislation on Wednesday to designate Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as official state holidays, Kima TV reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
House Bill 1434 seeks to acknowledge the cultural and religious significance of the two Islamic celebrations. If enacted, Washington would join a small group of states formally recognizing these holidays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Democratic Representative Beth Doglio (District 22), a sponsor of the bill, emphasized inclusivity: \u201cThis bill recognizes our Muslim neighbors and celebrates the diversity that strengthens our communities.\u201d The proposal now heads to the full House for a vote. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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