Indian schools to have five-day Diwali break

EDUCATION AUTHORITIES APPROVE HOLIDAYS FOR FESTIVAL

- BY SAJILA SASEENDRAN Chief Reporter

The holidays will see some institutions closed from October 18 to 22, combining weekend days with sanctioned leave.

Indian curriculum schools in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah have announced extended breaks ranging from three to five days for Diwali this year, giving thousands of students and their families the opportunity to celebrate the Indian festival of lights.

The holidays, approved by respective education authorities, will see some institutions closed from October 18 to 22, combining weekend days with additional sanctioned leave.

Delhi Private School (DPS) Sharjah will enjoy a five-day break after receiving permission from the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) to declare Monday and Tuesday as holidays. Combined with Friday being a weekend holiday in Sharjah, students and teachers will have an extended break from October 18 to 22.

GEMS Our Own English High School, Sharjah — Boys has also announced Monday and Tuesday as holidays, ensuring a five-day break. However, not all Sharjah schools have announced the same extension. Sharjah Indian School Ghubaiba announced only Monday as a holiday, confirmed principal Pramod Mahajan.