At least till some crazy nut among Muslims does a horrible act again and pushes all efforts back to square one!! Changing the trend is a hard work, and controlling the nuts is even harder but more important.( F. Sheikh )
Both Bill de Blasio, Joe Lhota say schools should close on Muslim holidays
The mayoral candidates agree that schools should recognize Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, the holiest days of the Muslim year, just as they do Jewish and Christian days. De Blasio says that schools must ‘respect Muslim faiths,’ and Lhota says he has been calling to close schools on the two days throughout his campaign.
Governor Patrick Wishes You a Wonderful Eid al-Adha Holiday
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=3J07uyNk2n8
Jacob Bender Is First Jew To Lead Chapter of Muslim Advocacy Group CAIR
Philly Activist Faces Hostilty From Jewish Establishment
Read more: http://forward.com/articles/185718/jacob-bender-is-first-jew-to-lead-chapter-of-musli/?p=all#ixzz2i6wdsVgi
De Blasio Tells Muslims He’ll End Broad NYPD Spying If Elected
Democratic Front-Runner: Use Surveillance Only To Follow Up On Leads