The General Directorate of Education in Madinah announced the approved schedule for the school day in all schools in the region (boys' and girls') during the holy month of Ramadan 1447 AH. This announcement comes as part of the annual preparations aimed at balancing the requirements of the educational process with the spiritual significance of the holy month, thus ensuring a comfortable and stimulating learning environment for students and teachers alike.
Background of school schedule organization during Ramadan
Adjusting working hours in both the public and private sectors, including educational institutions, is a well-established regulatory practice in Saudi Arabia during the month of Ramadan each year. The Ministry of Education sets the general framework for these hours, while granting education departments in different regions the authority to determine the precise timings according to the specific circumstances of each area. This regulation aims to ease the burden on those fasting, accommodate changes in daily routines, and provide everyone with the opportunity to perform religious duties and participate in the spiritual atmosphere that characterizes this month.
School hours details in Medina for Ramadan 1447
According to the circular issued by the Education Department, the start times of the school day have been set as follows:
- Morning schools: The school day for morning schools (boys and girls) at all levels (primary, intermediate, secondary) starts at 9:30 AM .
- Continuing Education Schools (Evening): The school day in continuing education schools starts at 9:30 PM .
The administration confirmed that these dates will be implemented starting from the first school day in Ramadan, stressing the importance of all schools and their staff adhering to the announced schedule to ensure the smooth running of the educational process.
The importance and expected impact of the decision
The decision to adjust school hours during Ramadan is of paramount importance on several levels. Educationally, it ensures the continuity of learning without overburdening fasting students, as the later hours allow them ample time to rest after suhoor and Fajr prayer. On a social and familial level, this decision contributes to organizing family life and facilitating the fulfillment of religious and social obligations. In a city with a unique religious significance like Medina, this arrangement takes on added dimension, as it provides residents, including students and their parents, with a greater opportunity to worship at the Prophet's Mosque and participate in the numerous religious activities that abound in the city during the holy month. The administration expressed its best wishes to everyone for a blessed month and a successful academic year.
