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Bologna uni Muslim students want Eid stop

End of Ramadan very important holiday for us they say

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(ANSA) - ROME, APR 8 - Bologna University's Muslim students said Monday they would like to see lectures suspended for Eid el-Fitr on April 10, when Muslims celebrate the end of their fasting for the holy month of Ramadan.
    They said they would like to see all Italian universities suspended lectures on that day.
    "I think it is an excellent idea to propose the suspension of university classes on the day of the end of Ramadan. It should be extended to all Italian universities because it would be good for all Muslim students," said Osama, one of the leaders of the Young Muslims of Italy in Bologna.
    "The end of Ramadan is a very important holiday for us and it would give Muslim students the opportunity to be with their families," he added.
    "We will therefore discuss this with young Muslims from other cities and we are also ready to submit a request to the University of Bologna".
    A school at Pioltello near Milan where 40% of the students are Muslim has been criticised for closing down on Eid. (ANSA).
   

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