New York City public schools will start observing two of Islam’s most important holidays, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, The New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing an announcement to be delivered by the city’s Mayor Bill de Blasio.
According to the newspaper, the changes to the school calendar are in line with de Blasio’s election pledge to better integrate and represent the city’s increasing Muslim population, which is estimated at between 600,000 and 1 million. New York City public schools already recognise several Jewish and Christian holidays.
In a post on Twitter prior to the announcement, de Blasio said the new policy will represent “a change that respects the diversity of our city.”
A 2008 study carried out by Columbia University showed that around 10 percent of New York City public-school children were Muslim, and that about 95 percent of Muslim children in the city attend public schools.
Note EU-Digest: Good example - lets hope Muslim Nations with large Christian xommunities will also start observing Christmas and Easter as part of their holiday observances.
Read more: Americas - New York City to add Muslim holidays to school calendar - France 24
According to the newspaper, the changes to the school calendar are in line with de Blasio’s election pledge to better integrate and represent the city’s increasing Muslim population, which is estimated at between 600,000 and 1 million. New York City public schools already recognise several Jewish and Christian holidays.
In a post on Twitter prior to the announcement, de Blasio said the new policy will represent “a change that respects the diversity of our city.”
A 2008 study carried out by Columbia University showed that around 10 percent of New York City public-school children were Muslim, and that about 95 percent of Muslim children in the city attend public schools.
Note EU-Digest: Good example - lets hope Muslim Nations with large Christian xommunities will also start observing Christmas and Easter as part of their holiday observances.
Read more: Americas - New York City to add Muslim holidays to school calendar - France 24
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