MAKKAH — Winter school hours will take effect next week across public schools for boys and girls in the Makkah and Madinah regions, with education authorities announcing revised start times for the school day. The General Directorate of Education in Madinah will begin implementing winter school hours in all public schools for boys and girls next Sunday, Oct. 25. The directorate stated that the morning assembly at boys’ schools will begin at 7:30 am, followed by the first period at 7:45 am. At girls’ schools, the morning assembly will begin at 7:15 am, with the first period starting at 7:30 am. In Makkah, the General Directorate of Education will introduce winter school hours across schools in the region starting Monday, Oct. 26 in accordance with the designated timings for the morning assembly and the first period. The directorate specified that the morning assembly will begin at 7:15 am, while the first period will start at 7:30 am. Both directorates emphasized the importance of adhering to the designated school hours, noting that doing so would ensure a smooth school day, provide a suitable learning environment for students, and maximize the effective use of instructional time. They also urged parents to monitor their children and ensure they arrive at school on time, thereby reinforcing school discipline and helping ensure an orderly start to the school day.