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UAE: Ramadan school timings and rules for Dubai and Sharjah

These are the school timings announced for schools in Dubai and Sharjah

Published: March 30, 2021 20:49 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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Private schools in the UAE will be reducing their timings during the month of Ramadan. But for how long will the school day be? — These are the announcements made by the education authorities in the UAE. Image Credit: Supplied

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Dubai According to an announcement by Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), schools can operate for a maximum of five hours. — In Dubai, schools can operate for a maximum of five hours. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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“We have given schools the flexibility of choosing their start and end time in consultation with their parent community,” Mohammed Darwish, Chief Executive Officer of Permits and Compliance at KHDA, said. — The statement was issued by KHDA. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Sharjah According to an announcement by Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA), timings for schools in the emirate should be between three to five hours. — Sharjah's private schools can operate for three to five hours. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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“Schools should not start before 9am, while working hours should not be less than three hours and not more than five hours,” SPEA added. — Schools cannot start before 9am. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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“Schools should reduce homework, projects and tests if needed to ensure these timings and working hours are maintained,” it said. — Image Credit: Shutterstock

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When will Ramadan start? Ramadan is expected to start on April 12 or 13 this year, depending on the sighting of the moon. For more details, read our detailed guide in the caption below. — Expected Ramadan and Eid dates for this year: gulfnews.com/1.1608467214295 Image Credit: Supplied

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