There is growing discussion around shifting education to a distance learning model during the holy month of Ramadan, based on previously successful experiences and in consideration of the unique spiritual and social nature of the month, while maintaining the quality of education.
These proposals highlight that the actual number of school days during Ramadan does not exceed 11 days, making distance learning a practical and flexible option without significantly impacting educational outcomes. Distance learning has already proven successful in Saudi Arabia in ensuring continuity and efficiency of education under various circumstances.
Experts believe this approach aligns with the desire of many families to spend Ramadan close to their relatives, particularly as a large number of employees working in major cities are not originally from those areas and need to travel back to their hometowns during the holy month, strengthening family bonds and social stability.
Implementing distance learning during Ramadan is also expected to boost domestic tourism, as increased intercity travel would contribute positively to tourism activity and the broader economy across the Kingdom.
Moreover, distance learning provides parents with greater flexibility to focus on worship, by reducing daily school-related routines for their children, while also significantly easing traffic congestion, especially during peak hours, improving overall quality of life during Ramadan.
These proposals reflect a move toward flexible educational solutions that consider social and economic dimensions, while preserving educational efficiency, in line with ongoing efforts to modernize the education system and balance academic requirements with the special nature of the holy month of Ramadan.
