Rejected petition Eid should be a national Holiday Just like Christmas.

Eid should be a national Holiday, just like Christmas. People have to use their annual leave which is just not fair. Some people cannot get off on eid as others already requested to be off for that specific day. Everyone should enjoy their religions special day.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/150516

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Date submitted 14 December 2016
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