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Eid al-Fitr is right around the corner! This year, Eid al-Fitr will most likely fall on or around Friday, March 20. For those of us with school or work that day, it can be challenging to fully celebrate Eid. The good news is that California law generally allows you to request time off from work or school for religious holidays.
CAIR-CA has created letter templates to assist you in requesting time off from work or school so you can avoid challenges and focus on celebrating Eid with your loved ones.
Please share these letters with your family and friends to ensure they, too, can benefit.
WHAT IF MY REQUEST GETS DENIED?
Federal and state laws generally protect your right to practice religion at work and school, including requesting time off from work or school for religious holidays. However, this right is not absolute and depends on several factors.
Although your school/employer is generally required to provide reasonable accommodation for your sincerely held religious beliefs, you may not receive the exact accommodation you are requesting. They may even deny the request completely.
If either of these things happen, contact your local CAIR office for further assistance.
*These template letters are 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.
