(Star Tribune) For years, Shukri Ali has called her son Yusuf’s school every time she had to organize her family’s Eid al-Fitr celebrations to make sure he’s excused from classes.
It’s another mental stressor each spring on a busy day for Muslim families who mark the end of Ramadan with prayers, acts of charity and lots of food.
Some years, Ali said, “it’s too much to remember.”
That’s why she and other families are excited to hear Rochester Public Schools may consider adding Eid to its school calendar, following several school districts that have already incorporated the holiday into their schedules.
The school board has already set the 2022-23 school year schedule, but board members will discuss potentially adding Eid in the fall and winter when they finalize the next calendar.
