Eid al-Fitr is the first day of the Islamic month Shawwal. The day marks the end of the month-long fast of Ramadan , where Muslims refrain from eating between sunrise and sunset. The day begins with the Eid prayer, and is followed by celebration with family and friends. Eid al-Fitr is now recognised by the New York Public School calendar, and marked by a school holiday within the New York City district
DOE NYC. (2015). Mayor De Blasio and Chancellor Fariña Designate Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha Official School Holidays. News and Speeches. [Online]. Accessed 2015.03.05. Available at http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/mediarelations/NewsandSpeeches/2014-2015/Mayor+De+Blasio+and+Chancellor+Fari%C3%B1a+Designate+Eid+Al-Fitr+and+Eid+Al-Adha+Official+School+Holidays.htm