The UAE's Ministry of Education has announced that every Friday during Ramadan will be designated for distance learning for students in public schools. However, this rule will not apply to students who have scheduled exams on Fridays during the holy month.

The UAE will switch to remote learning for public schools on Fridays during Ramadan. To promote family unity and the spiritual significance of Ramadan, the Ministry of Education has dedicated Fridays during the Holy Month to activities that reinforce familial bonds, instil core Ramadan values, and advance students’ key skills.

The UAE has called on the public to search for the crescent moon on Friday evening, to determine the start date of Ramadan. The Ramadan Crescent Moon Sighting Committee, formed by the UAE Council for Fatwa,

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