Punjab Revises School Timings for Ramadan

LAHORE: The Punjab Education Department has announced adjusted school timings for the month of Ramadan, which will be implemented across all educational institutions in the province.

As per the official notification, schools will operate from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM from Monday to Thursday, while on Fridays, classes will conclude at 12:30 PM.

For schools operating in double shifts, the morning shift will be conducted from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM, while the afternoon shift will run from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Additionally, female students will be dismissed 15 minutes earlier than the designated closing time.

Meanwhile, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is scheduled to convene in Peshawar on February 28 (Friday) to observe the Ramadan moon. If the crescent is sighted, the holy month will commence on March 1 (Saturday).

However, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted that Ramadan is likely to begin on March 2. Similarly, the Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) has also forecasted that the first day of fasting may fall on March 2.