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Delaware General Assembly formally recognizes the religious observances of Christian Holy Week and Jewish Passover in the state

Western Christianity's Holy Week runs March 29 to April 5, 2026, while Eastern Orthodox Holy Week spans April 5-12, 2026, culminating in Easter/Pascha

Passover will be observed from sundown April 1 to sundown April 9, 2026, commemorating the Israelites' exodus from Egypt and freedom from slavery

Resolution emphasizes the First Amendment's protection of religious freedom, particularly the guarantee against "prohibiting the free exercise" of religion

Sponsored by Senator Richardson with bipartisan co-sponsors from both chambers of the 153rd General Assembly