Public schools in the US close to observe Christian holidays and now other religions are asking for equal time. Muslims want public schools closed for Islamic holidays, just like Christian holidays, reported the Christian Science Monitor on September 23. September 23 is Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of the Sacrifice for Muslims. Greater Eid is a major holy day in the Islamic year. Administrators are considering whether or not to close school in observance of that feast day. In New Jersey, nearly 2 percent of the population identifies as followers of Islam. Some schools observe Muslim holidays and others don't.Muslims want public schools closed for Islamic holidays, like Christian holidays | Examiner.comMuslims want public schools closed for Islamic holidays, like Christian holidays | Examiner.com
Public schools in the US close to observe Christian holidays and now other religions are asking for equal time. Muslims want public schools closed for Islamic holidays, just like Christian holidays, reported the Christian Science Monitor on September 23. September 23 is Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of the Sacrifice for Muslims. Greater Eid is a major holy day in the Islamic year. Administrators are considering whether or not to close school in observance of that feast day. In New Jersey, nearly 2 percent of the population identifies as followers of Islam. Some schools observe Muslim holidays and others don't.Muslims want public schools closed for Islamic holidays, like Christian holidays | Examiner.com
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