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A parent asks

We are going abroad for the summer. Can my child’s Quran lessons continue?

Bloomtivo answers

Yes, online lessons can continue anywhere with a stable internet connection. Check the time difference first: Pakistan is 4 hours ahead of the UK in summer, Bangladesh 5 hours, and Saudi Arabia and Turkey 2 hours. Agree a lesson time that works in both places before you travel, and pack headphones and the Mushaf.

Reviewed by the Bloomtivo teaching team · Updated

The full answer

Long summer trips to visit family can mean weeks without lessons. Online learning makes it possible to keep going.

Time differences (UK summer time)

CountryAhead of the UKUK 4 pm lesson is…
Pakistan4 hours8 pm local
Bangladesh5 hours9 pm local
Saudi Arabia2 hours6 pm local
Turkey2 hours6 pm local

In UK winter (after the clocks go back), each difference is one hour more.

Before you travel

  1. Tell the academy your travel dates and destination.
  2. Agree a lesson time that suits the local time there.
  3. Test the internet at your destination if you can, or plan to use mobile data.
  4. Pack: headphones, charger, Mushaf or Qaida, and a plug adaptor.

While away

  • Choose a quiet room away from family gatherings for lesson time.
  • Keep the lighter routine: revision first.
  • Let your child recite to grandparents or relatives; it is wonderful practice.

If lessons cannot continue

Keep 10 minutes of daily revision, and plan a restart when you are back. See restarting after a break.

Teacher’s tip: many children visiting family abroad hear the adhan all day. Use it: practise responding to the adhan together.

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