California lawmakers are moving to give two major Islamic holidays a new level of official recognition, igniting a debate over whether the state is applying the same standards to every religion.
Assembly Bill 2017 would recognize Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in state law while establishing additional provisions affecting California’s public schools.
Supporters describe the legislation as a straightforward attempt to accommodate Muslim students who may otherwise have to choose between attending class and participating in important religious observances.
