NBC News reports that yesterday New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, fulfilling a campaign promise, announced that two Muslim holidays would be recognized on the city's school calendar. Schools will be closed on Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr. It is estimated that 10% of the students in the New York City public schools are Muslim. City schools are already closed on major Christian and Jewish holidays. (
School year calendar.)
[Thanks to Scott Mange for the lead.]