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Gov Bob Ferguson signs historic bill officially recognizing Eid holidays

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TACOMA—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 Center of Tacoma. Senate Bill 5106, sponsored by Sen. Yasmin Trudeau (D-Tacoma), adds […]

Islamic Community celebrates Eid al-Adha

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LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 21, 2021 – Hundreds gathered at the Lynnwood Convention Center on July 20th to celebrate the first day of the Islamic celebration of Eid al-Adha, the festival of sacrifice.  As attendees ushered in, dressed in their finest, masks equipped, paper prayer mats were distributed to those who did not bring their own.  […]

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