(European Conservative) Muslims in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein are set to receive two additional public holidays, while preparations are also underway for Islamic studies to be introduced as a regular subject in schools. These measures are part of an agreement between the Schleswig-Holstein state government and the Northern German Association of Islamic Cultural Centers (VIKZ).
According to the Ministry of Culture, officials, employees, and students of the Muslim faith will be able to take time off on the first day of Ramadan and Eid al-Adha.
The agreement was signed on September 24 by Minister of Culture Dorit Stenke of the center-right CDU and Murat Pırıldar, chairman of VIKZ.
