The District Magistrate of Shahjahapur, Uttar Pradesh, Raj Muni, has recently issued an order to all schools running under Basic Education Scheme to be closed at 12:30 on Fridays so that the Muslim teachers and students can pray Juma Namaz. The DM, citing a letter issued from the office of the Chief Minister in 2004, said the schools will function from 7:30 AM to 12:30 Noon on Fridays allowing the Muslims to participate in collective prayer of Fridays. Earlier, the schools would remain closed from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Fridays for the purpose.
SCHOOL TIME CHANGED FOR FRIDAY PRAYERS
The District Magistrate of Shahjahapur, Uttar Pradesh, Raj Muni, has recently issued an order to all schools running under Basic Education Scheme to be closed at 12:30 on Fridays so that the Muslim teachers and students can pray Juma Namaz. The DM, citing a letter issued from the office
