UAE announces reduced working hours for schools, federal employees

this United Arab Emirates The government has announced reduced school and work hours for federal employees during the holy month Ramadan 2023.

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period RamadanAccording to the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), the class time in private schools will be reduced to five hours.

Schools have two options: Schools that start at 7:45am will end Monday to Thursday at 12:45pm and Fridays from 7:45am to 11:45am, while institutions that start at 8:00am will end at 1 Monday-Thursday at 1:00pm and Friday at 11:45am.

The KHDA stressed that schools must provide a maximum of five hours of teaching and end teaching by 12:00 noon on Fridays to accommodate Friday prayers.
Fasting students are also exempt from physical education classes.

Official Working Hours for Federal Employees

The Federal Administration for Human Resources (FAHR) issued a circular stating that official working hours Based on relevant UAE Cabinet resolutions.

official Working hours of ministries and federal authorities during Ramadan Monday to Thursday 9:00am to 2:30pm, Friday 9:00am to 12:00pm.

This schedule will allow employees to observe their religious practices during Ramadan. FAHR also emphasized that, ministries and federal authorities Flexible working or teleworking schedules during Ramadan can be implemented according to your specific requirements.

Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is celebrated by Muslims around the world as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset during this month.

The appearance of the new moon marks the beginning of the new moon Ramadan, usually for 29 or 30 days. The exact start date of Ramadan this year will depend on lunar observations and is expected to begin on March 22 or 23.

In addition to reducing working hours, United Arab Emirates The government has also arranged Iftaran iftar meal for workers who cannot go home.

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