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Birmingham Schools Adjust Schedules for Eid Al-Fitr With Closures on March 19–20

Uncertainty over the lunar date of Eid is driving flexible schedules across Birmingham schools.

Overview

  • Several schools confirmed two-day closures to cover the possible Eid dates, including Ark Boutlon Academy as well as Waverley School and Waverley Studio College.
  • Waverley Education Foundation said many staff will observe Eid and the exact day remains uncertain, prompting the two-day shutdown.
  • Bordesley Green Girls' and Sixth Form College expects normal attendance on Thursday, with authorised absence on Friday for pupils marking Eid.
  • Hodge Hill College stated pupils celebrating Eid can request a day of leave for religious observance.
  • Additional confirmed closures for one or both days include Al-Furqan Primary, The Olive School, Starbank, Eden Boys and Eden Girls, while Heartlands Academy will close on Friday.