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Ramadan
We wanted to take a moment to share with you how Herndon High School is supporting students who choose to observe Ramadan this year (3/3/25-3/28/25).
During the school year, students have access to the Meditation and Silent Reflection room located in the Student Activities Office (room J100).
To accommodate the increased number of students needing to access the Meditation and Silent Reflection room during Ramadan, the following changes will take place in March.
- As in previous years, students are allowed to come to the library for a quiet space during their assigned lunch time. Students can use their school agenda to get a library stamp from a lunch monitor posted by door 14 or they can stop by the main office to get a pass for the month.
- During the month of March, students can hold their individual or group prayer in the library as well (in the Odyssey and/or Belpre’ room). Again, students can stop by the main office to get a pass for the month.
Ramadan requires prayers to take place within certain times, and the times are based on the position of the Sun. Prayer Times (the one that falls during school hours is called “Dhuhr”)
- During the weeks of 3/10/15 – 3/21/25 the prayer that takes place during school hours has to happen between 1:20 pm and 1:30 pm (after D lunch and into 7/8th pd.) due to Daylight Saving Time.
- During the week of 3/24/25 – 3/28/25 the prayer that takes place during school hours has to happen between 1:15 pm and 1:30 pm (just before the end of D lunch and into 7/8th pd.).
Following FCPS Regulation 1502, “Parents/caregivers must provide written permission for students to miss instructional time on a regular basis.” Parent/caregiver, please complete the following Form if you wish to request this accommodation for your student during the month of March. We thank you for your support!
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