Schools across the Makkah region will start their winter timetable on Monday, 15 Jumada Al-Awwal 1448 AH, the region's General Administration of Education has announced.

Morning assembly will begin at 7:15 a.m., and the first lesson at 7:30 a.m.

The department stressed the importance of keeping to the set school hours so the school day runs smoothly, students have a suitable learning environment and teaching time is used well. It urged parents to make sure their sons and daughters arrive at school on time.