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Monroe-Woodbury student urges full Eid holiday recognition, says excused absence isn’t enough
Summary
Student speaker Syed Kadir told the Monroe-Woodbury Board of Education the district’s inclusion efforts are welcome but insufficient, and urged the board to grant full days off for both Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha to avoid academic penalties and foster inclusion.
Syed Kadir, a senior at Monroe‑Woodbury High School, told the board on Nov. 19 that the district’s recent step to list Eid as a superintendent conference day marks progress but leaves Muslim students with an unacceptable choice on the other major Eid holiday.
"I am one of the many Muslim students at Monroe‑Woodbury High School," Kadir said during the public‑comment portion of the meeting, urging the board to recognize both Eid al‑Fitr…
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