A First: New York City Schools close for Muslim Holy Day

Deena Takruri | (Aj+ video report)

“New York City public-school students will get the day off this Thursday, Sept. 24, for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha. Summer-school students will also get off for Eid al-Fitr starting next year. Is this a signal of change in the public’s perception of Islam?”

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