Acknowledge Holidays of All Major Religions

Currently, the only holidays acknowledged and allowed leave for by the Federal Government are Christian holidays. If days off from school and work can be given to Christians, then the same should be extended to other religions as well, such as Islam and Judaism. For Islam, major holidays include Ramadan, Eid al Fitr, and Eid al Adha and Jewish people celebrate Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Hanakkuh. People of at least all major religions should be given built-in time off on the calendar for special holidays to spend with their families just as Christians are able to. Therefore, businesses that offer extended vacation time for Christian holidays should offer the same amount of vacation time for the holidays of Islam, Judaism, and other major religions. Acknowledging diversity is ethically important and necessary for everyone to have equal opportunities and freedoms to spend as they wish. This should be observed, not just during the December holiday season, but year-round.