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- Print number 8108a
- Amend and recommit to education
- Referred to education
- Referred to education
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Provides that the Muslim holidays of Eid Ul-Fitr and Eid Ul-Adha shall be school holidays in the city school district of the city of New York
In Senate Committee · Education · Sponsor Bill Perkins
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BILL NUMBER:A8108A
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to requiring that the Muslim holidays of Eid Ul-Fitr and Eid Ul-Adha be school holidays in the city school district of the city of New York
Purpose or general idea of bill
To designate as school holidays in the New York City School District the first days of the Muslim holidays of Eid Ul-Fitr and Eid Ul-Adha, to allow Muslim students, teachers and staff to celebrate these important holidays.
Summary of provisions
Bill § 1 adds a new §2590.4 to the Education Law, providing that those schools operated under the aegis of the New York City School District will be closed on the first days of Eid Ul-Fitr and Eid Ul-Adha, beginning on the dates set forth in the New York City parking calendar.
Effects of present law which this bill would alter
No current state law provides for recognition of these important religious holidays.
Justification
Eid Ul-Fitr and Eid Ul-Adha are two of the most impor- tant in the Muslim calendar. Eld Ul-Fitr marks the end of the month long fast of Ramadan. It is celebrated with communal prayers and other social activities. The prayers mark the beginning of the Eid Ul-Fitr along with social visits seeking to strengthen the bonds of the community. The holiday extends for three days, the most important of which is the first day.
Eld Ul-Adha marks the culmination of Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. It serves to remind Muslims of the continuity of their faith throughout history and connects them with the Great Prophet Abraham. The holiday lasts four days, the most important being the first day.
At this time Muslims constitute approximately 10% of the student body in the New York City School District. No provision is made for any of their high holy days.
Prior legislative history
Formerly sponsored by Assemblyman Diaz. A.6589/S.3142 (2007-08) - referred to Assembly & Senate Education Committees. A.1920 (2009)
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None.
Effective date
Immediate
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