The story: For the first time in 14 years, Saudi students will attend schools and universities throughout the holy month of Ramadhan. In the past, the Saudi education ministry scheduled school semesters to begin either before or after the Islamic fasting month. The shift comes as the Kingdom has recently sought ways to diminish the influence of Islam in Saudi society. 

The coverage: The Saudi Ministry of Education on Apr. 3 announced that students “attended the first school day during the month of Ramadhan...