The UAE Ministry of Education has introduced remote learning on Fridays for public school students during Ramadan 2025 — a move designed to let families spend the holy month's most important day together without interrupting the academic calendar.
The "Ramadan with Family" Program
The initiative, officially named the "Ramadan with Family" program, enables students in UAE public schools to attend classes from home every Friday during Ramadan 2025. According to the Ministry, the goal is to allow students to "learn remotely from their homes on Fridays, thus permitting them to participate in familial activities despite their academic pursuits."
The UAE leadership has backed the program as part of a broader objective to strengthen parent-child relationships and enrich young people's experience of Ramadan through meaningful family activities.
Key Details for Parents and Students
- Start date: The first Friday of Ramadan 2025. - Who it applies to: All UAE public school students not scheduled for Friday examinations. - Exam exceptions: Students with Friday exams must attend school in person as per their approved timetables. - Teaching staff: Academic staff will continue to be present at school facilities on all Fridays during Ramadan. - Optional in-person attendance: Parents who prefer to send their children to school on Fridays may do so, but they are responsible for arranging transportation.
Guidance Manual for Families
To support the transition to UAE remote learning on Fridays, the Ministry has prepared a dedicated guidance manual for students and parents. The manual provides step-by-step instructions for remote learning days and includes curriculum-based cultural and religious activities tied to the spirit of Ramadan — helping students make productive use of their time at home while reinforcing both academic progress and Islamic values.
Balancing Education and Ramadan Observance
The UAE's decision to introduce remote learning on Fridays during Ramadan 2025 reflects the country's continuing effort to honour Ramadan traditions within its education system. By enabling students to spend Fridays with their families, the Ministry strikes a balance between rigorous academic standards and the cultural and spiritual significance of the holy month.
Parents are encouraged to review the Ministry's guidance materials and ensure their children have a suitable home-learning environment set up ahead of the first Friday of Ramadan.
