Mayor De Blasio Bows To Muslims And Closes New York Schools For A Sickening Reason According to recent reports, Muslim holidays Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha will be officially recognized in New York City public school calendars starting this September. The announcement was made by Mayor Bill de Blasio and Chancellor Carmen Farina just this week. New York City public schools will now be closed on September 24 in observance during Eid al-Adha. Eid al-Fitr falls during the summer, and will add a day to summer vacation. This is a common sense change and one that recognizes our growing Muslim community and honors its contributions to our city, de Blasio claims. Vermont, New Jersey, and Massachusetts public school systems already recognize the holidays. This new addition will also enable a teachable moment in the classroom for our students to learn about religious tolerance and the societal contributions of various cultures, Farina concluded. What do you think of the decision? 