California has more Arab American residents than any other US state. EPA
California has more Arab American residents than any other US state. EPA
Muslims attend celebrations for Eid Al Fitr, marking the end of fasting for Ramadan, at the Baitul Hameed Mosque in Chino, California. AFP
Muslims attend celebrations for Eid Al Fitr, marking the end of fasting for Ramadan, at the Baitul Hameed Mosque in Chino, California. AFP
Believers gather and celebrate Eid Al Adha at the Islah Academy, an Islamic school in Los Angeles. EPA
Believers gather and celebrate Eid Al Adha at the Islah Academy, an Islamic school in Los Angeles. EPA
The school district in San Francisco will start recognising two Muslim holidays, starting next year. Getty Images / AFP
The school district in San Francisco will start recognising two Muslim holidays, starting next year. Getty Images / AFP
Muslim women hug as they gather for the Eid Al Fitr holiday, the end of Ramadan, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. AFP
Muslim women hug as they gather for the Eid Al Fitr holiday, the end of Ramadan, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. AFP
The Pew Research Centre estimated that there are more than 3.3 million Muslims living in the US. AFP
The Pew Research Centre estimated that there are more than 3.3 million Muslims living in the US. AFP
Members of the Islamic community listen during a prayer session in Los Angeles. AFP
Members of the Islamic community listen during a prayer session in Los Angeles. AFP
The Arab American Institute estimates that 817,455 Arab Americans currently reside in California. EPA
The Arab American Institute estimates that 817,455 Arab Americans currently reside in California. EPA
It is estimated that 250,000 Arab Americans live in the San Francisco Bay area in California. EPA
It is estimated that 250,000 Arab Americans live in the San Francisco Bay area in California. EPA
Research indicated that religion was plays a large part in the lives of Muslim Americans. AFP
Research indicated that religion was plays a large part in the lives of Muslim Americans. AFP
Research indicates that the majority of Bay Area Arab Americans speak three languages. AFP
Research indicates that the majority of Bay Area Arab Americans speak three languages. AFP
The majority of Afghan refugees airlifted last year were relocated to California. AFP
The majority of Afghan refugees airlifted last year were relocated to California. AFP
Children don't need to attend school during Eid Al Fitr. Reuters
Children don't need to attend school during Eid Al Fitr. Reuters
A woman attends Eid Al Fitr celebrations in the US. Reuters
A woman attends Eid Al Fitr celebrations in the US. Reuters
Last year, in a rare convergence, Passover, Easter and Ramadan all occurred near the same day. AP
Last year, in a rare convergence, Passover, Easter and Ramadan all occurred near the same day. AP

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San Francisco makes Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha school holidays

California is home to more Arab Americans than any other US state

Holly Aguirre
Holly Aguirre

August 16, 2022

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The San Francisco Board of Education has passed a resolution to include the recognition of two Muslim holidays, Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha, in the official academic calendar, starting with the 2023-2024 school year.

California is home to more Arab Americans than any other US state, with the largest populations living in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento and the Bay Area.

The resolution was proposed and written by San Francisco Board of Education Commissioner Matt Alexander.

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“Allowing Muslim students to fully observe these sacred holidays without potentially negative educational and social repercussions is aligned with our commitment as a district to be student-centred,” Mr Alexander said.

Los Angeles is home to more Arab Americans than any US city. Reuters
Los Angeles is home to more Arab Americans than any US city. Reuters

In 2015, New York City became the first large metropolis in America to recognise the observances as official holidays and closed its public schools for Eid Al Fitr and Eid al-Adha.

Municipalities in Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia followed suit.

Eid Al Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadan, when Muslims around the world fast from sunrise to sunset. The day a new crescent moon is spotted is the official end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid Al Fitr.

Eid Al Adha, also known as the Festival of the Sacrifice, is the second most important holiday on the Islamic calendar, celebrated through prayers, food, family and charitable giving.

Research conducted at California’s Santa Clara University and UC Berkeley found that more than 250,000 Muslim Americans live in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Most respondents to the surveys conducted in the study said that religion was important and that their life challenges in the US included Islamophobia, worries over conflict overseas, media stereotypes and being “double minorities” — that is, both Muslim and from a non-white background.

Eid Al Fitr in the US — in pictures

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrive for an Eid Al Fitr reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington. AFP
US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrive for an Eid Al Fitr reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington. AFP
US First Lady Jill Biden welcomes visitors on Monday to an Eid Al Fitr reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington. AFP
US First Lady Jill Biden welcomes visitors on Monday to an Eid Al Fitr reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington. AFP
Pakistani vocalist and composer Arooj Aftab speaks during an Eid Al Fitr reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington. AFP
Pakistani vocalist and composer Arooj Aftab speaks during an Eid Al Fitr reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington. AFP
Dr Talib Shareef speaks alongside US President Joe Biden during an Eid Al Fitr reception in the East Room of the White House. AFP
Dr Talib Shareef speaks alongside US President Joe Biden during an Eid Al Fitr reception in the East Room of the White House. AFP
US President Joe Biden speaks during an Eid Al Fitr reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington. AFP
US President Joe Biden speaks during an Eid Al Fitr reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington. AFP
US President Joe Biden speaks during an Eid al-Fitr reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington. AFP
US President Joe Biden speaks during an Eid al-Fitr reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington. AFP
US President Joe Biden speaks during an Eid al-Fitr reception in the East Room of the White House. AFP
US President Joe Biden speaks during an Eid al-Fitr reception in the East Room of the White House. AFP
Representative Andre Carson attends a reception to celebrate Eid Al Fitr in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Bloomberg
Representative Andre Carson attends a reception to celebrate Eid Al Fitr in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Bloomberg
A child and his father attend Eid Al Fitr celebrations at the Masjid At-Taqwa in Brooklyn, New York. Reuters
A child and his father attend Eid Al Fitr celebrations at the Masjid At-Taqwa in Brooklyn, New York. Reuters
Families congregate on the street during Eid Al Fitr celebrations in New York. Reuters
Families congregate on the street during Eid Al Fitr celebrations in New York. Reuters
A man holds a prayer mat during Eid Al Fitr. Reuters
A man holds a prayer mat during Eid Al Fitr. Reuters
A family celebrates Eid Al Fitr at the end of Ramadan in Brooklyn, New York. Reuters
A family celebrates Eid Al Fitr at the end of Ramadan in Brooklyn, New York. Reuters
Women attend Eid Al Fitr celebrations at the Masjid At-Taqwa. Reuters
Women attend Eid Al Fitr celebrations at the Masjid At-Taqwa. Reuters
Women attend Eid Al Fitr celebrations at the end of Ramadan in Brooklyn, New York. Reuters
Women attend Eid Al Fitr celebrations at the end of Ramadan in Brooklyn, New York. Reuters
Police officers patrol as people perform prayers during Eid Al Fitr celebrations in Brooklyn, New York. Reuters
Police officers patrol as people perform prayers during Eid Al Fitr celebrations in Brooklyn, New York. Reuters
Women take selfies during Eid Al Fitr celebrations. Reuters
Women take selfies during Eid Al Fitr celebrations. Reuters
A woman attends Eid Al Fitr celebrations. Reuters
A woman attends Eid Al Fitr celebrations. Reuters
Women embrace as they celebrate Eid Al Fitr. Reuters
Women embrace as they celebrate Eid Al Fitr. Reuters
People wait in line as they celebrate Eid Al Fitr. Reuters
People wait in line as they celebrate Eid Al Fitr. Reuters
People celebrate Eid Al Fitr, rain or shine. Reuters
People celebrate Eid Al Fitr, rain or shine. Reuters
Soon, New York City school children will have a public holiday for the Muslim festival. Antonie Robertson / The National
Soon, New York City school children will have a public holiday for the Muslim festival. Antonie Robertson / The National
Campaigners say there are about 100,000 Muslim children in the New York public school system.
Campaigners say there are about 100,000 Muslim children in the New York public school system.
Afghan refugee girls pose with their Henna designed hands to celebrate Eid al-Adha in the US state of Maryland. AP
Afghan refugee girls pose with their Henna designed hands to celebrate Eid al-Adha in the US state of Maryland. AP
Muslim worshippers gather at the Huntington Bank Stadium during Eid Al Adha prayers and festivities in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which boasts one of the country's largest Muslim American populations. AFP
Muslim worshippers gather at the Huntington Bank Stadium during Eid Al Adha prayers and festivities in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which boasts one of the country's largest Muslim American populations. AFP
The specs: 2018 Audi Q5/SQ5

Price, base: Dh183,900 / Dh249,000
Engine: 2.0L, turbocharged in-line four-cylinder /  3.0L, turbocharged V6
Gearbox: Seven-speed automatic / Eight-speed automatic
Power: 252hp @ 5,000rpm / 354hp @ 5,400rpm
Torque: 370Nm @ 1,600rpm / 500Nm @ 1,370rpm
Fuel economy: combined 7.2L / 100km / 8.3L / 100km

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Salman Khan’s father, Salim Khan, is one of Bollywood’s most legendary screenwriters. Through his partnership with co-writer Javed Akhtar, Salim is credited with having paved the path for the Indian film industry’s blockbuster format in the 1970s. Something his son now rules the roost of. More importantly, the Salim-Javed duo also created the persona of the “angry young man” for Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan in the 1970s, reflecting the angst of the average Indian. In choosing to be the ordinary man’s “hero” as opposed to a thespian in new Bollywood, Salman Khan remains tightly linked to his father’s oeuvre. Thanks dad. 

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Temple numbers

Expected completion: 2022

Height: 24 meters

Ground floor banquet hall: 370 square metres to accommodate about 750 people

Ground floor multipurpose hall: 92 square metres for up to 200 people

First floor main Prayer Hall: 465 square metres to hold 1,500 people at a time

First floor terrace areas: 2,30 square metres  

Temple will be spread over 6,900 square metres

Structure includes two basements, ground and first floor 

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The specs: 2018 Nissan 370Z Nismo

The specs: 2018 Nissan 370Z Nismo
Price, base / as tested: Dh182,178
Engine: 3.7-litre V6
Power: 350hp @ 7,400rpm
Torque: 374Nm @ 5,200rpm
Transmission: Seven-speed automatic
​​​​​​​Fuel consumption, combined: 10.5L / 100km

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The specs
Engine: 4.0-litre flat-six
Power: 510hp at 9,000rpm
Torque: 450Nm at 6,100rpm
Transmission: 7-speed PDK auto or 6-speed manual
Fuel economy, combined: 13.8L/100km
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