Meet the woman who led the charge to get Muslim holiday recognized in Broward schools

This weekend marks the end of Ramadan, the holiest month for believers of Islam, and one that’s made up of fasting, prayer and self-reflection.

On Monday, students in South Florida will get a chance to celebrate Eid al-Fitr — one of the most important Muslim holidays — with their families, enjoying a day off from school.

But it wasn’t until two years ago that the religious holiday was first recognized by Broward County Public Schools — a milestone for South Florida school districts. Shortly after, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach county school districts followed suit…

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