The Holy Month of Ramadan

The Holy Month of Ramadan is expected to begin either on Thursday, April 23, or Friday, April 24, 2020.

Ramadan working hours

During Ramadan, working hours for Muslim employees will be reduced to six (6) hours, while working hours remain at eight (8) hours for non-Muslim employees.

Given the current remote working arrangements, Ramadan working hours must be agreed upon with employees and their line managers. 

The Eid Al-Fitr break will be from Sunday, May 24 to Thursday, May 28, 2020.

Useful information during Ramadan:

• Official virtual meetings should take place during the agreed working hours. Please avoid scheduling meetings in the early morning and late afternoon.
• Employees who are not fasting are requested to refrain from eating, drinking and smoking in public areas or while attending virtual meetings during daytime hours.
• Regular prayers and Tarawih should be performed at home; no gathering at the Grand Mosque.
• Please consider social distancing and avoid exchanging Iftar or Suhoor meals or joining group Iftar or Suhoor.

Reminder

An awareness session will take place on Tuesday, April 21 from 2:00 to 3:15 p.m. 

To register, please click here.

The below facilities will be available according to the advised time of curfew posted on the daily COVID-19 announcement and KAUST alert SMS:

• KAUST Health
• Tamimi supermarket and minimarket
• Dr. Saud pharmacy
• Restaurants (for pre-ordered food pick up)

To check the working times of community retail outlets such as Tamimi stores, Dr. Saud Pharmacy and restaurants, please visit Community Life.

 Dress code during Ramadan:

As Ramadan approaches, we would like to remind everyone of the University’s Code of Conduct and particularly of the dress code.

Modest and non-revealing attire should be worn. Please be mindful when attending virtual meetings, out in the community or shopping in retail outlets on campus.

If you have any doubts or require further advice or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Helpdesk.

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