City School District of New Rochelle schools will be closed on Friday, April 21, 2023 in observance of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting. Please note that earlier calendars listed Saturday, April 22, 2023 as the date of the holiday’s observance by the school district, but subject to change dependent on the lunar cycle which determines the date of the holiday. The school district apologizes for any inconvenience this change may cause. School district offices will be open for normal operations. Eid al-Fitr is an occasion for special prayers, family visits, gift-giving and charity. Ramadan is the month in which the Prophet Muhammad received the teachings of the Quran, the Islamic holy book, as a guide for mankind and a means for judging right and wrong. Ramadan is an opportunity to engage in solemn contemplation and examination. Fasting during Ramadan, known as Sawm, is among the basic principles essential to the Islamic faith. The City School District of New Rochelle wishes a meaningful Eid al-Fitr to all who celebrate. |
