The education authorities in Punjab and Sindh have announced revised school timings for Ramadan 2025 to accommodate students and staff observing fasts. In Punjab, regular schools will operate from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM, with Friday classes ending at 12:30 PM, while double-shift schools will have morning sessions from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and afternoon shifts from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. In Sindh, primary schools will function from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM, with double shifts running from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 11:45 AM to 2:45 PM. Secondary and higher secondary schools will follow the same pattern. These updated timings aim to maintain academic activities while ensuring ease for fasting students and teachers.
School Timings for Ramadan 2025 Announced in Pakistan
Revised School Timings for Ramadan 2025
The education authorities in Pakistan have officially announced revised school timings for the holy month of Ramadan 2025. The new schedule is aimed at accommodating students and staff who are observing fasts while ensuring continuity in educational activities. These adjustments will be implemented across Punjab and Sindh provinces.
Punjab’s Ramadan School Timings
Single-Shift Schools
- Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
- Friday: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Double-Shift Schools
- Morning Shift:
- Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Friday: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
- Afternoon Shift:
- Monday to Thursday: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Friday: 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Punjab’s educational authorities have ensured that these new timings balance both academic responsibilities and religious observances.
Sindh’s Ramadan School Timings
Primary Schools (Single Shift)
- Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Primary Schools (Double Shift)
- Morning Shift: 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Afternoon Shift: 11:45 AM to 2:45 PM
Secondary, Higher Secondary & Elementary Schools
These schools will follow the same schedule as primary schools, ensuring consistency in the academic structure across Sindh.
Implementation of Ramadan Timings
School administrators have been directed to implement these revised schedules immediately upon the commencement of Ramadan. Parents and students can confirm the new timings from their respective school administrations or visit the official websites of the provincial education departments for more details.
Ramadan Moon Sighting and Start Date
Pakistan’s Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has provided its scientific assessment regarding the Ramadan moon sighting for 2025. According to SUPARCO:
- The new moon is expected to occur on February 28, 2025, at 5:45 PM Pakistan Standard Time (PST).
- However, due to its low altitude and distance, the crescent moon is unlikely to be visible on February 28th.
- Based on astronomical calculations, Ramadan 2025 is Confirm to begin on March 2, 2025.
The final decision on the moon sighting will be made by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, which is scheduled to meet in Peshawar on February 28, 2025.
Conclusion
The revised school timings for Ramadan 2025 in Punjab and Sindh are designed to ease the routine of fasting students while ensuring continued education. With the starts commencement of Ramadan on March 2, 2025, schools will follow these updated schedules. Parents and students are encouraged to stay updated through official channels and their respective school administrations.
