Obama's birthday officially becomes a holiday in the US

On his 56th birthday, former US President Barack Obama received countless congratulations and a special gift from the state of Illinois.

Daily Mail reported that the state of Illinois has just officially chosen August 4 (former President Barack Obama's birthday) as "Barack Obama Day" across the state.

Former US President Barack Obama. Photo: Reuters

The holiday is an opportunity for the entire state to honor the 44th president of the United States, who began his career by serving the people of Illinois in both the Illinois Senate and the US Senate, Daily Mail quoted the bill.

The bill was passed by the Illinois Senate with 55 votes in favor and 1 abstention before being signed by Governor Bruce Rauner on August 4. Accordingly, the first "Barack Obama Day" in Illinois will begin in 2018.

Like other observances including Adlai Stevenson Day and Ronald Reagan Day, public offices will not close on Barack Obama Day.

According to NBC Chicago, the bill was introduced by Senator Emil Jones III.

In addition to the very special gift from the state of Illinois, former US President Barack Obama also received extremely sweet congratulations on social media from his wife Michelle and former Vice President Joe Biden.

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