New York City public schools system will now observe two important Muslim holiday, Eid al-Adha [Sept 24th] and Eid al-Fitr [sumer season] beginning this fall.
“ Eid al-Adhais an Islamic festival to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim [aka Abraham] to follow Allah’s command to sacrifice his son Ishmael. Muslims around the world observes this event.
Eid al-Fitr was originated by the Islamic prophet Muhammed. It is observed on the first of the month of Shawwal ast the end of the month of Ramadan, during which Muslims undergo a period of fasting. “
NY Mayor Bill Deblasio says ‘Hundreds of thousands of Muslim families will no longer have to choose between honoring the most sacred days on their calendar or attending school.
Borough President, Ruben Diaz Jr. said:
I want to thank Mayor De Blasio for adding Eid-al-Asdha and Eid-al-Fitr to the public school holiday calendar. Islam is on of the largest religions in the world, and the Muslim community is thriving not in The Bronx but throughout the city of New York. This decision allows our city’s Muslim community to fully practice their faith without it interfering with their school attendance and education. As I have said in the past, by recognizing these two important holidays, we show that not only are we welcoming to everyone’s religion but that we respect everyone’s Constitutional right to freedom o religion. ”
Board member of the Council of the American-Islamic Relations, Zead Ramadan shared the same sentiments saying: ” After years of advocating by New York City’s Muslim community, Muslim public school students will finally and thankfully no longer be penalized for observing their religious holidays . “
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