Berlin school causes excitement: Mandatory date of the Ramadan for everyone!

Berlin school causes excitement: Mandatory date of the Ramadan for everyone!

In a heavily discussed matter at the Carl Zuckmayer School in Berlin-Neukölln, seventh graders, including non-Muslim children, were obliged to participate in a Ramadan ceremony. This obligation was a shock for many parents, especially because school does not celebrate Christmas or Easter. Instead of voluntary participation, the parents received an invitation to the Iftar, the Muslim fasting breakage, which quickly turned into a compulsory event. In the invitation letter it said: "This meeting is mandatory because we have to miss a different lessons", as the Exxpress.at reported.

The reactions were not long in coming. An outraged father turned anonymously to the press and asked: "Easter or Christmas is not celebrated at this school. But our children have to compete for Ramadan - where do we live?" The topic quickly attracted the attention of the Berlin Senate. A spokesman for the education administration emphasized that participation in religious events was not mandatory, and the obligation to participate was immediately canceled. However, the school itself remained reserved and did not comment on the celebrations of Christian festivals or possible similar incidents in the past.

parental rights in educational institutions

In the discussion about the obligation to participate in religious events, the question of the rights of parents in schools. Parents have the right to be informed and actively participate in school events, as is stated in the Berlin School Act. This includes participation in parents' evenings, where they are informed about teaching content and the well -being of their children. Parents can also visit their children in class, which is called hospitation. These rights are important for the participation of the parents in everyday school life, as in the Family portal.berlin.de

The latest event at the Carl Zuckmayer School raises questions about dealing with religious practices in schools and the role of parents in such decision-making processes. The rapid intervention of the Senate shows that there are clear limits for the obligation to participate in religious events, but remains unclear what steps the school will take to avoid such conflicts in the future