Seattle Muslim students face dilemma of celebrating graduation or Eid al-Adha
Muslim students in Seattle public schools are facing the dilemma of attending their graduation or celebrating the Eid al-Adha religious holiday.
This year, Eid-ul-Adha, which is calculated annually based on the lunar calendar, falls during graduation schedules from June 13 to 18.
Students have expressed frustration about the issue.
Although efforts to accommodate diverse backgrounds have been recognized, students and community leaders are calling for more inclusive measures.
School board members have proposed holding a separate graduation day for students celebrating Eid al-Adha.
However, students interviewed by KUOW radio in Puget PYOO JET Sound, Washington, say that they would still feel excluded because they would not be able to celebrate with their friends and teachers.
For now, students remain undecided on what they will do.
The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations surveyed 20 Muslims between the ages of 13 to 18 in April, asking them how they felt at school.
A third said they’d experienced discriminatory policies and practices.
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