New York City Will Close Public Schools For Two Muslim Holy Days
- 9 years ago
New York City’s Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that beginning in the fall of 2015 the city’s public schools will close in observance of 2 Muslim holy days.
“We are making good on a promise and it’s time for this promise to be kept.” [Via NYC Mayor's Office]
New York City’s Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that beginning in the fall of 2015 the city’s public schools will close in observance of 2 Muslim holy days.
“I am announcing that the city is adding Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as school holidays.” [Via NYC Mayor's Office]
The decision is considered a significant
“We are making good on a promise and it’s time for this promise to be kept.” [Via NYC Mayor's Office]
New York City’s Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that beginning in the fall of 2015 the city’s public schools will close in observance of 2 Muslim holy days.
“I am announcing that the city is adding Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as school holidays.” [Via NYC Mayor's Office]
The decision is considered a significant