Schools Across Maldives Close for Rest of Ramadan; Classes to Resume After Eid
Schools remain closed for Ramadan following initial week of classes | Photo: MV+
Schools across the Maldives closed last Thursday for the remainder of Ramadan after remaining open during the first week of the holy month.
According to the academic calendar set by the Ministry of Education, schools will reopen after Eid on 23 March.
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The week following the closure has been designated as a professional development week. During this period, students will not attend classes.
Schools will be officially closed from 9 to 18 March, covering the final ten days of Ramadan. Educational institutions will also remain closed for the three-day Eid al-Fitr holiday, which is expected to begin on 20 March.
Students are scheduled to return to school on 23 March, resulting in a total holiday period of approximately 24 days.
The current academic year began on 27 January, meaning the extended school break comes after roughly one month of classes.
