In January, City Council unanimously passed a resolution introduced by Councilman Curtis Jones Jr., who is Muslim, backing the change.
Ibrahim Hooper, spokesman for the CAIR, called Tuesday's announcement significant.... calling the issue one of fairness for Muslim students, who often have to choose between having their attendance records marred or missing the celebration of their religious holidays.
Salima Suswell, a member of the Philadelphia Eid Coalition, on Tuesday said the district's decision will "validate our young Muslim students."
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