The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announced that school timings in Dubai during Ramadan should not exceed five hours of instruction time.
Shamma Al Mansouri, Director of Permits, KHDA, said, “As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, KHDA has set a number of guidelines for Dubai private schools to consider when determining working hours, foremost of which is that the duration of the school day should not exceed five hours, and schools must finish by 12pm on Fridays. We wish the education community a blessed holy month as we come together to observe the virtues of compassion, patience, and perseverance.”
As per Khaleej Times report, the commencement of the holy month in the country is expected to be on 12 March. However, precise dates may vary slightly due to local moon sightings.
As per estimates and preliminary school timing, some schools have set a 7.45am to 12.45pm schedule from Monday to Thursday; and the usual school timing on Fridays.
Shamma Al Mansouri, Director of Permits, KHDA, said: “As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, KHDA has set a number of guidelines for Dubai private schools to consider when determining working hours, foremost of which is that the duration of the school day should not exceed five hours, and schools must finish by 12pm on Fridays.
