War on Christmas: Saudis Ban International Schools from Observing Non-Islamic Holidays

The Sunni Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a U.S. ally, has prohibited international schools from designating non-Islamic holidays, such as Christmas and New Year’s Day, as school vacation days, reports the Indo-Asian News Service (IANS). “Saudi education ministry has warned international schools from marking non-Islamic occasions, such as Christmas and New Year, the media reported on Monday,” notes IANS in an article published by the Times of India (TOI). -- More..