New York City public schools will be closed on Thursday to both students and staff for a holiday.
All public school students in New York City will have the day off in observance of Eid al-Adha, a Muslim holiday, according to the school calendar.
Called the Feast of Sacrifice, the major holiday is celebrated by Muslims worldwide for three to four days. Most Muslims will attend special prayers held at major mosques and Islamic centers in the United States and throughout the world…