Schools to be closed during Ramadan starting next year

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced that his administration is exploring the feasibility of closing schools for Ramadan each year, without affecting the total number of teaching hours.

He made the remark during the first episode of ‘Rayythunnaa Eku’, a podcast hosted by the President’s Office on Thursday, featuring the President.

Speaking during the podcast, President Muizzu noted that this year’s academic calendar initially kept schools open for one week of Ramadan, but following positive feedback from parents, the closure was extended for the full month. 

As such, he said the administration now aims to continue this practice annually.

He highlighted the benefits of closing schools during Ramadan, stating that it would allow students and parents more time for worship. In this context, the President reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to supporting Eid celebrations and facilitating religious observances.

While schools were closed for the month of Ramadan this year, the last 10 days of the holy month were also declared public holidays. Hence, the government is closed from March 20^th to April 5^th.