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Students tell Simsbury board to add Eid to school calendar
Summary
Several high-school students urged the Simsbury Board of Education to recognize Eid as an official school holiday, saying Muslim students should not have to choose between required religious observance and school and noting nearby districts already provide the day off.
Multiple students addressed the Simsbury Board of Education during public comment, urging the district to add Eid to the official school calendar to avoid forcing Muslim students to choose between worship and classes.
An unidentified public commenter opened the discussion by describing Eid as "a day of joy, family, and gratitude" and said not recognizing it on the calendar means Muslim students…
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