February 28, 1996 (vol. 106, iss. 85) • Page Image 3
… LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, February 28, 1996 -3 Nons p Syracuse first U to close for S lnhic holiday Syracuse University became the nation's first university to close its doors in honor ofan Islamic holiday last week. The university canceled classes in honor of Eid-al-Fitr. Students began to push for recognition of Eid-al-Fitr in 1992 when a new five-year calendar was being planned out at Syracuse. The university's administ...…

















































