The General Administration of Education in the Makkah region has approved the start times for the school day in the region’s schools during the holy month of Ramadan for the year 1447 AH. This organizational step reflects its commitment to aligning the educational environment with the unique nature of the holy month and ensuring the educational process continues with high efficiency, serving both students and school staff.

Flexible Scheduling Respecting the Month’s Specifics

The administration clarified that the start of the school day in morning schools will be at 9:00 AM, while classes in continuing education schools will begin at 9:30 PM. This adjustment comes in response to fasting conditions and student needs, enhancing their ability to focus and achieve without fatigue and providing educational staff with suitable time to perform their duties efficiently during the holy month.

Five Working Hours to Ensure Efficiency and Discipline

The administration set working hours for all employees at five hours daily, starting from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM. This step aims to maintain the level of administrative performance and ensure the continuity of educational services without interruption, while achieving a balance between professional obligations and the requirements of fasting. This reflects an organized administrative approach focused on quality and discipline.

A Clear Message to School Leaders and Parents

The administration called on school leaders to fully adhere to the announced schedules and maintain continuous coordination with the educational community to ensure the regularity of the school day and achieve the highest levels of academic attainment. It also emphasized the importance of joint cooperation between the school and the family to ensure the smooth flow of the educational process during the holy month and to promote a spirit of responsibility and discipline within the school community.

A Stimulating Educational Environment During Ramadan

Through these regulations, the General Administration of Education in the Makkah region seeks to provide a stimulating educational atmosphere that considers the psychological and physical aspects of students and supports educational staff in performing their duties effectively. These decisions also confirm a strategic direction towards flexible educational management that responds to seasonal changes and balances educational quality with community requirements, enhancing the sustainability of the educational process during Ramadan.

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Makkah

Makkah (Mecca) is the holiest city in Islam, located in present-day Saudi Arabia. It is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and the site of the Kaaba, the most sacred shrine in Islam, which Muslims believe was originally built by the Prophet Abraham and his son Ishmael. Every year, millions of Muslims perform the Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah, a mandatory religious duty that traces its rites back to these ancient origins.

Ramadan

“Ramadan” is not a physical place but the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a holy period of fasting, prayer, and reflection. Its history dates to 624 CE when, according to Islamic tradition, the first verses of the Quran were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad during this month. The fast commemorates this revelation and is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.