 These events focused on the students affected by the decision to choose between school and religion and focused on what an egalitarian society should look like—one that recognizes all religious groups' rights.In 2015, after 16 years of working with various institutions, political figures, religious leaders, and coalitions, Shujaat Khan, NYCPP, La Fuente, 32BJ SEIU were successful in recognizing the school holidays in the New York City public school calendar.At a speech celebrating the victory, Shujaat Khan mentioned how the struggle for equality and recognition is not over but a huge step forward had been made.