Ramadan 2024: Schools in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh adjust schedules to accomodate students

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Ramadan, states in India are making modifications to school schedules to accommodate students attending Urdu and other minority language schools, Times of India reported. The Directorate of Urdu and Other Minority Language Schools in Karnataka has issued a circular altering the timings for Urdu primary and high schools, the report said. During Ramadan, these schools will operate from 8:00 am to 12:45 pm.

This decision aligns with previous directives and aims to ensure that students can observe the holy month without disruptions to their education. The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department has also announced a similar adjustment in school timings for Urdu medium schools, the report added. Starting from March 12th to April 10th, schools will operate from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm to accommodate the Ramadan period.

This decision comes in response to a representation from the Minority Teachers Association, urging authorities to consider the needs of students during this religious observance. The directive applies to Urdu medium primary, upper primary, high schools, parallel sections, and DIETS across the state. Also Read | Ramadan 2024 fasting begins today: Wishes, messages and quotes to share with your friends and family These changes aim to facilitate religious observances for students while ensuring that their academic schedules remain minimally affected, as per the TOI report.

It underscores the commitment of educational authorities to support students from diverse backgrounds and uphold their right to practice their faith while pursuing their studies, it added. Ramadan is a holy month of fasting that marks the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims all over the world. Saudi Arabia’s moon sighting