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Ramadan finds greater recognition in America's public schools

  • Written by Amaarah DeCuir, Senior Professorial Lecturer in Education, American University
Ramadan finds greater recognition in America's public schoolsMuslim students may request special accommodations during the Islamic month of fasting.mkitina4 via Getty Images

Ramadan – the Islamic month of fasting – is set to begin on March 22, 2023. Amaarah DeCuir, who researches Muslim student experiences, offers insights into how public schools are moving toward greater recognition of the...

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