School Timings In Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh Change Due To Ramadan
Schools in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have adjusted their schedules for the holy month of Ramadan, accommodating Urdu and other minority language students to observe the day without affecting their academic commitments.
The Karnataka Directorate of Urdu and Other Minority Language Schools has released a circular altering the school hours during Ramadan for Urdu primary and high schools, moving them from 8:00 am to 12:45 pm. This decision aligns with previous directives and aims to ensure that students can observe Ramadan without interrupting their education. The circular also instructs schools to follow necessary protocols in implementing these changes.
The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department has also announced a similar adjustment in school timings for Urdu-medium schools.
In response to a representation by the Minority Teachers Association, urging authorities to consider the needs of children during the Ramadan period, schools in Andhra Pradesh will adjust their timings from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm from March 12 to April 10 this year. This directive applies to Urdu medium primary, upper primary, and high schools, as well as parallel sections and the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) across the state.
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The decision to adjust school timings in accordance with Ramadan was made following a request from the Minority Teachers Association, as stated in the circular. It further clarified that these scheduling changes would not impact Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Public Examinations or other tests.
These modifications aim to facilitate religious observances for students while ensuring minimal disruption to their academic routines. They underscore the educational authorities' dedication to accommodating students from diverse backgrounds and safeguarding their ability to practice their faith while pursuing their studies.
Muslims worldwide observe Ramadan, a sacred month of fasting, which occurs on the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The commencement of this holy period is determined by the moon-sighting commission in Saudi Arabia.
This year, the crescent moon marking the beginning of Ramadan was sighted in Saudi Arabia on the evening of March 10, leading Muslims to commence fasting on Monday, March 11. However, in India, the moon was observed on March 11, resulting in the fast beginning today, March 12.
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