School hours reduced in Oman during Ramadan

Muscat: The Ministry of Education has issued a directive to reduce the number of study hours at public schools during the month of Ramadan 1440.

The new daily timetable for schools during Ramadan will be implemented from May 7 to 14, 2019.

The ministry decision reads, "Morning schools will start from 7:50 am to 12:15 pm and evening schools will begin from 12:20 pm and end at 4:40 pm."

According to the Ministery, this schedule is applicable to all public schools of one period and two periods and also applies to all schools with various student capacities.