Karnataka Adjusts Urdu School Timings for Ramzan 2025-26

• Karnataka government has decided to change school working hours for Urdu-medium primary, upper primary, and high schools during Ramzan in the academic year 2025-26.
• The decision applies to all government, aided, and unaided Urdu-medium schools across the state.
• State Home Minister G Parameshwara defended the move, stating it aims to bring Urdu medium children on par with others and is not appeasement.
• The change in timing will be applicable from the commencement of Ramzan until March 20, 2026.
• This follows a review of existing orders and a representation from the Karnataka State Primary School Education Association (R), Bengaluru.

Why It Matters: Karnataka government modifies Urdu school timings for Ramzan 2025-26 to ensure equality for students.