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It’s more than just a day off

In 2015 we would think equality would be easier to implement and racism would no longer be such a severe problem. But of course difficulties to maintain society never simply just goes away. Though it is tough making decisions, accepting each others cultural and religious differences is both a big and important step.  

Eid day offs are not just day offs but a 

Symbol of community's acceptance. 

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“Hundreds of thousands of Muslims perform the early morning Eid al-Fitr prayers at the al-Haram Grand Mosque in the Saudi holy city of Mecca. Some countries, such as Libya and Egypt, use astronomical calculations and will celebrate Eid on Wednesday

Picture: AFP/GETTY”

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Thank you News -.-

For big decisions to be made easier and faster big support is required. Muslims are outnumbered in North America and want 2 Eid day offs, with only little support from non Muslims to have their wish granted. 

News mostly broadcasts extremely negative things regarding Muslims ignoring the actual good muslims that serve society daily for the betterment of their community. Lately terrorists attacks have been happening by people that claim they are “Muslim” when really they don’t follow Islam correctly at all. I mean forget religion, killing an innocent is completely insane, killing in the name of religion? Plain Psychotic. If islam promoted killing, there would be millions of deaths, which is not the case. 

Many people think that all Muslims are bad, so they disagree on the views of Muslims, hence a harder time for Muslims to get day offs for religious purposes when so many are against them.

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What CBC Canada has to say

“Despite a move by New York City to close its schools for two Muslim holidays starting next fall, it's unlikely anyone but Muslim Canadian students will be allowed to miss those school days north of the border.”

“Canada isn't "anywhere near that point," says Mihad Fahmy. She's the head of the National Council of Canadian Muslims' human rights committee and a labour and human rights lawyer.”

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When I look at Canada denying the fact we as Muslims want day offs for religious holidays and we don’t get it,I personally feel excluded from the Canadian Society. 

According to Canada's 2011 National Household Survey, there were 1,053,945 Muslims in Canada or about 3.2% of the population, making them the second largest religion after Christianity. And the numbers today are way more. They should all be given a chance to have a day off to celebrate. 

Canadian authorities are obviously against for day offs to take place, making many Muslims feel like their mouths are taped up.

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Reactions of New Yorkers to the new Eid policy

“It is a huge victory to actually see the day come,” says Linda Sarsour, a member of the Coalition for Muslim School Holidays and a New York activist with three children.

“As an imam as well as a parent I am very happy,” agreed Imam Shamsi Ali, director of the Jamaica Muslim Center in Queens.

Many Muslims reacted positively and joyfully in New York, it’s time for the rest of North America to do the same.

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Why not follow New York’s footsteps? (2015)

New York marks a milestone in the fight for equality  when 1.1 million children in America’s largest school district will take the day off to mark Eid Al-Adha.

For the first time, more than 1,800 public schools in New York was closed for the Muslim feast of sacrifice (Eid Al- Adha)

 Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled the new policy in March, announcing that New York public schools would get two days off for Eidul Fitr, which falls during the summer, and Eid Al-Adha, in addition to major Christian and Jewish holidays.

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This shows how New York accepted diversity enough to allow Muslims and other religion practicers celebrate their religious holidays at ease freely. 

In a world where equality is wanted, it is hard for equality to be spread worldwide if one holiday seems to be more important than the other. Allowing days off for other religions opens the eyes of society that other religions should have the right to celebrate their holidays without school/work just like Christians do. It also creates a more open minded society. I mean c’mon who doesn’t want that. 

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Eid al-Adha celebrated by Muslims in Pakistan. Eid Prayer.  

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C’mon it’s just 2 extra school days off

I think it’s pretty obvious what are the thoughts of Muslims on this, I mean who wants to go to school instead of stuffing their faces with food and hanging out with the people you love

Most Muslims are for an action to be taken , to have Eid day offs during school and work days. Sadly society does not agree because Muslims can be a minority compared to other religions in many countries, so why must the non Muslims miss school is what the opposers ask. 

The opposers argue that it’s not worth missing a school/work day because not many celebrate it. 

But can’t Muslims ask the same? Why are 2 weeks given as break for a holiday of one day? And when Muslims need 2 days, their request is not taken into consideration in many countries such as Canada and many part of the States. 

Hypocrites I tell ya. 

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Unjust

 The injustice in Muslims not getting a day off for Eid

- Islam has the position as one of the main practiced religion in the world, but mandatory holidays are not recognized worldwide.

- Christianity appears to be superior over most religions in Canada , making Muslims feel intimidated and neglected. 

- Muslims might feel disrespect towards their right of practicing their religion from the authority and society, because it seems to them like their religion is not as important as others. When really equality should be present in the modern North America. 

- Yes Muslims are a minority in many places around the world however there are still thousands and millions enrolled in school that have to choose between missing class in order to get grades and or to practice their faith with family and friends. If one picks grades, they miss out on important personal activities and practices . If one picks faith over grades, he or she might fail the next test. 

Why place Muslims in such a dilemma when all the government can do is implement 2 days offs for both Eids? 

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Children take part in Eid celebrations at a school in Patna

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Unfair much?

Islam is one of top 3 religions practiced worldwide, yet in many countries such as Canada, which is where I live does not acknowledge or seem to even care that Muslims have religious holidays.  In Canada (Quebec), schools are given a minimum of 2 weeks off, and adults with days off to celebrate a Christian holiday, Christmas. I as a Muslim find this quite unfair, because I do not get to celebrate the holidays like them without worrying about what did or can I miss for class. 

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What is Eid?

Well there are 2 Eids Muslims celebrate every year :

Eid-al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and marks the day when Muslims worldwide break their month-long fast.

Eid al-Adha (Arabic: عيد الأضحى‎,  "Festival of the Sacrifice"), also called the Sacrifice Feast or Bakr-Eid, is the second of two religious holidays celebrated by Muslims worldwide each year.

Both are crucial in a muslim’s life. Eid is a  beautiful occasion to have family and friends get together. Both as well have a morning Eid prayer to attend in mosques or wherever setting it is organized. 

Oh and fyi you will hear many saying “Eid Mubarak” as a greeting to wish someone a blessed Eid.