School In Connecticut Forces Islamic Holidays On Students According to recent reports, the Waterbury School District in Connecticut has the intention to honor two Muslim holidays this year: Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha. The district has decided not to schedule any exams or events while the Islamic holidays take place. More than 300 people reportedly signed a petition in favor or the change, and the final decision was made on Thursday night. Growing up in Waterbury myself and going to school here, I missed a trip because of the holiday, claimed local resident Fahd Syed. I had to choose my faith and I didnt go to the trip. Syed has four children currently in school. The two holidays call for families and communities to come together to fast. We were approached about this, and we thought about it, and honored it, Charles Sango, President of the Board of Education told reporters. A sensitivity memo will go out to the district to teachers and staff, asking them to be sensitive to the Muslim holidays in regards to scheduling assessments and major events that happen through the district, Superintendent Dr. Cathleen Ouellete concluded in a statement. What do you think of the new policy? 