SC grants flexible hours for Muslim workers during Ramadan

The Supreme Court (SC) has granted Muslim judges and court personnel flexible working hours during Ramadan.

Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo approved work hours from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, without a noon break, as stated in a circular by Court Administrator Raul B. Villanueva.

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) also announced similar adjusted working hours for Muslim government workers during Ramadan, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., eliminating the usual lunch break.

On Fridays, Muslim employees are excused between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to accommodate prayer time.

Ramadan, observed by Muslims as a month of fasting, charity, and prayer, began on March 2 this year.