Muslim community celebrating Eid-ul-Adha
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The city Department of Education is getting a failing grade for mishandling observance of a major Muslim holiday — Eid al-Adha.
New York City public schools are making last-minute changes to school schedules this week after making an error on the school calendar to observe the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha. The city Department of Education calendar has schools closed on Thursday for Eid al-Adha/Anniversary Day.
Iran uses Eid al-Adha diplomacy to strengthen regional ties, project unity, and influence nuclear talks with the US, while tensions with Israel persist.
While holidays are often marked by parties, shared meals, gift-giving and special outfits, experts say there’s health benefits to remembering the meaning behind the celebration.