Despite Threats, Italian School Supports Day Off for Muslim Students

IQNA – An Italian school has defended its decision to give Muslim students day off for Eid Al-Fitr holiday. Despite criticism and threats, a school in northern Italy is standing behind its decision to close for a day so its many Muslim students can mark the religious holiday Eid Al-Fitr, local media reported on Tuesday. Earlier, the Iqbal Masih School in Pioltello, near Milan, drew criticism and even far-right threats after it decided to close to mark the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, as its student body is 40% Muslim. The Lombardy regional school office last week said the decision was irregular and urged it to rethink the move, Italian news agency ANSA reported. Read More: Many Italian politicians also criticized the…