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Muslims ask Waterbury school calendar to note holidays

WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) A group of Waterbury Muslims is asking the Board of Education to recognize two religious holidays on the school calendar.

The Republican-American reports that a petition with nearly 300 signatures is seeking recognition of Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha. The petition asks that the days be recognized on the school calendar and that staff avoid scheduling tests, field trips and other events.

Eid Al-Fitr marks the end of the month-long fast of Ramadan and will be on July 17. Eid al-Adha, a feast of sacrifice, commemorates Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son. It will be on Sept. 23.

A vacation day was added this year to mark Three Kings Day, traditionally an important day for Hispanic Christians.

The school board is set to discuss the request Thursday night.

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