Ramadan Mubarak!
While it might seem intimidating to request accommodation at work or at school, remember that you have a right to practice your religion and there are laws that ensure you can exercise this right.
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS AT SCHOOLS
Parents are encouraged to contact their children’s schools and teachers in advance and in writing to request religious accommodations for their children during Ramadan and Eid. Schools cannot penalize students for missing a day for religious holidays.
WHAT ARE COMMON ACCOMMODATIONS DURING RAMADAN?
- Being excused from strenuous physical activity
- Being excused from class for an upcoming Eid religious holiday
- Breaks for prayer throughout the day*
- Student-led prayers*
- Asking to be excused from lunch to go to the library or take a nap during the lunch break
* These accommodations are available to students all year long, not just during Ramadan.
Click the link TO DOWNLOAD A RAMADAN RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS REQUEST TEMPLATE
This template letter is not intended to give legal advice, but rather general legal information and serve as a general resource. No attorney-client relationship is created by using the templates. You should consult an attorney for legal advice specific to your situation.
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