Muslim Holidays in NYC Schools - Proposed Res. No. 1281-A

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Resolution calling upon the New York City Department of Education to incorporate the Muslim holidays of Eid Ul-Fitr and Eid Ul-Adha as observed school holidays in the school calendar for the city school district of the city of New York, and calling upon the State legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign into law, A.8108/S.5837, an Act to amend the education law, in relation to requiring that Eid Ul-Fitr and Eid Ul-Adha be school holidays in the city school district of the city of New York. more

Also see CAIR-NY Welcomes City Council Vote on Muslim Holidays in Schools

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