Al-Marsad Newspaper Reports a Pleasant Surprise: Eastern Province Schools Empty on First Day of Ramadan

Schools in the Eastern Region experienced a significant absence of male and female students from different educational levels on the first day of Ramadan. Absenteeism exceeded 70% in most schools, as the first session started at 9:30 am and lasted only 35 minutes, in accordance with the reduced working hours during the holy month. The General Administration of Education in the region set the official working hours for students in both public and private schools to begin at half past nine in the morning, with the class duration being 35 minutes and time allowed for the noon prayer.

Al-Marsad Newspaper: Schools in the Eastern Region witnessed a noticeable absence of male and female students of various educational levels, with the first day of study in the holy month of Ramadan.

The absenteeism rate in most schools exceeded 70% of the total number of students, as the school day began at 9:30 am with the start of the first session, which was reduced to 35 minutes according to working hours during the month of Ramadan, according to Al-Youm.

The General Administration of Education in the Eastern Region set the working hours during the month of Ramadan for students, so that the official working hours in all public and private schools begin at half past nine in the morning, and the duration of the class is 35 minutes, with time allocated for the noon prayer.



In conclusion, the first day of study in the holy month of Ramadan witnessed a significant absenteeism rate in schools across the Eastern Region. With the working hours reduced to accommodate the religious observance, students had a shorter class duration of 35 minutes. While it’s understandable that some students may choose to miss school, it’s important to remember the value of education and the opportunities it provides for personal growth and development. As the month of Ramadan continues, we hope to see a more consistent attendance rate in schools across the region.

Leave a Comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.