Islam does not mandate closure of schools during Ramadan– Minister

The Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad, has faulted the governments of Bauchi, Katsina, Kebbi, and Kano states for shutting down state-owned schools for the Ramadan fast, stating that no Muslim-majority country follows such a practice.

Ahmad emphasized that keeping schools open during Ramadan is a standard practice even in countries where Islam is the dominant religion.

“In each state, the education system is under the state level, and they have the right to make decisions. However, we can only engage them and present our position on the matter,” she said.

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She further argued that Islamic teachings do not mandate the closure of schools during fasting.

“Even in countries recognized as Muslim nations, like Saudi Arabia, schools remain open during Ramadan. There is nowhere it is written that you must shut down schools because of fasting,” she stressed.

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