New York school had students listen to Islamic Call to Prayer and engage in Muslim prayer ritual!
What? A private school in New York recently had a Muslim religious day experience for all their students. They call it "Islamic Banquet Day". Each child heard the Muslim Call to Prayer and participated in a Muslim prayer ritual during the school day.
Why did this happen?
Do they also have a Christian Banquet Day where student attend a prayer in a chapel and listen to Christian music?
If this was my child's school and they had to participate in any religious ceremony, no matter what religion, I would be livid.
"...Ross School eighth-grade students celebrated Islamic Banquet Day last Wednesday. Started four years ago by Debra McCall, the day is intended as a day of unification, understanding, and the breaking down of stereotypes. This dynamic experience is woven into every part the curriculum—from art to math, cuisine to cultural history.
Mark Tompkins, cultural history teacher and eighth-grade team leader, organized the event. “A Call to Prayer” offered students the opportunity to engage in the Muslim prayer ritual..."
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