The schools of New York made up Eid al Fitr and Kurban Eid holidays

Almaty. March 5. Silkroadnews - New York became the largest city in the country in which public schools will be closed on the occasion of the two holy Muslim holidays, said Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday", - says the publication.
It is noted that the earlier a few areas in the US have announced the days of Muslim holidays of Kurban Eid and Eid al Fitr holidays in schools.
As reported, the promise to include Muslim holidays in the school calendar B.de Blasio gave during his campaign for mayor in 2013, while his predecessor, Michael Bloomberg refused to do so.
According to the newspaper, Muslims in New York fought 9 years for the inclusion of its major religious holidays in the school calendar, which already includes several Christian and Jewish holidays. by estimations of Columbia University, in 2008, Muslims accounted for 10% of the total number of New York students.