Petition · past parliament
Make changes to the examination dates that fall on the celebration days of Eid.
Rejected
18 signatures
What the petition asks
The 2017 examinations including: GCSE's & A Levels, have fallen in the holy month of Ramadan ending with our celebration of Eid. Therefore, we ask you to consider our religious beliefs and allow us to find a way to celebrate and take our examinations on an alternative date other than Eid.
It is already difficult for Muslim students to sit exams whilst fasting, so sacrificing our day of celebration, which is the equivalent of Christmas day for Christians is unjust. We ask those of all faiths and backgrounds to stand with our cause and allow Muslims to be able to enjoy their annual celebration, without the pressure of examinations. The days of Eid are from the 26th - 27th June and all 3 major exam boards (AQA, OCR & Edexcel) are holding examinations on these dates.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
Decisions about the dates of exams are taken by exam boards, not by the UK Government or Parliament.
Timeline
| 7 Feb 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Feb 2017 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
18
Status
Rejected
Rejected
12 Feb 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.