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Muslim Holidays Gain Recognition in US School Calendars

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Muslim Holidays Gain Recognition in US School Calendars
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Derry Township School District in Hershey, Pennsylvania, will become the first in south central Pennsylvania to close schools for Eid al-Fitr, a Muslim holiday celebrating the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The decision aims to support the district's Muslim families and promote cultural diversity.

Topics:nationeducation#cultural-diversity#derry-township-school-district#education#eid-al-fitr#muslim-holiday#pennsylvania
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  1. For the first time, a central Pa. school district will add a Muslim holiday to its calendar  PennLive
  2. ‘Progress’: How Eid is becoming a US school holiday  Al Jazeera English
  3. Gwinnett County student continues effort to have Eid recognized | 11alive.com  11Alive.com WXIA
  4. 'I'm excited to spend time with my family;' For the first time, Eid is a school holiday in some Minnesota districts  MPR News
  5. Houston ISD will recognize the Muslim holy day of Eid for the first time in district history  Houston Chronicle
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