NYC Public Schools closed Monday for Muslim holiday Eid al-Fitr
NEW YORK (PIX11) — New York City Public School students will enjoy a long weekend in observance of the Muslim holiday Eid al-Fitr.
The special occasion marks the end of the month of Ramadan and will be celebrated on either Sunday or Monday, depending on the sighting of the moon. New York City Public Schools will be closed on Monday in observation.
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Eid al-Fitr was added to the NYC Public School calendar in 2016 under the de Blasio administration, along with the later holiday of Eid al-Adha, that is celebrated in June.
The Arabic phrase Eid al-Fitr translates to 'the festival of breaking the fast,' as it marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, according to the Muslim charity organization called Islamic Relief.
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Eid al-Fitr is characterized as a time to show increased worship and devotion as well as visit loved ones, share gifts and food, and pray.
In observation of Eid al-Fitr many Muslims will celebrate by taking a different route to and from Eid prayer, praying in congregation, wearing their best clothes, sharing gifts, and engaging in deep personal prayer and worship.
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