CAIR-Pittsburgh EID Accommodation Letter for Students
[DATE]
PRINCIPAL/SUPERINTENDENT
SCHOOL NAME
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
EMAIL | PHONE
RE: Eid al-Fitr Religious Accommodations Request
Dear [PRINCIPAL/SUPERINTENDENT]:
My name is [name], and I am the parent of [student name], grade [number], at [school name]. [Student] is a Muslim, and [he/she] seeks accommodations to allow [him/her] to partake in the religious holiday Eid al-Fitr. I am requesting you provide [student name] with an excused absence on Eid al-Fitr (EED-al-FITTER), or “feast of fast-breaking” holiday, in accordance with [his/her] sincerely-held religious beliefs.
Many school districts across the country work to ensure that Muslim students have access to religious accommodations, as required by federal and state law, during the month of Ramadan, and the following Eid celebration. This year, the month of Ramadan began Saturday, April 2, 2022, and will end Monday, May 2, 2022. Eid al-Fitr will begin on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.
I request that [student name] be given an excused absence on [date] to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with their family, friends, and community. Any schoolwork missed or tests can be made up. Please do not hesitate to contact me to further discuss providing these accommodations while continuing to promote a safe and supportive school environment. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
[PARENT NAME]
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
EMAIL | PHONE
