Mattarella backs school giving students Eid off. School staff have received death threats from rightwingers and been penalized.
The Iqbal Masih school is named after a Pakistani Christian child laborer who campaigned against child labor in Pakistan. The school will give its 40% Muslim students the day off on April 10, when Muslims celebrate breaking their month-long Ramadan fast. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 909090 or visit a local Samaritans branch, see www.samaritans.org.