City councilman wants 2 Muslim holidays added to school calendar

Friday, January 22, 2016
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia's School Reform Commission is being asked to add two Muslim holidays to the school calendar.

The request came from city councilman Curtis Jones, who won unanimous council approval of a resolution calling for Muslim holidays for city workers on Thursday.
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Jones says Muslims feel marginalized, and recognizing two holy days would be inclusive.

But officials say adding holidays will require negotiations with city and school unions.
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