findings iV: impact of movement restrictions 64 education.116 However, due to restrictions on movement and gathering, religious education has also faced periodic shutdowns from camp authorities, as well as restrictions on the hours they are allowed to teach students. “After spending the first two to three years [here], we didn’t see any facilities for formal education in the humanitarian-led learning centres, [so] some of our community teachers have established some community-led schools in order to provide formal education,” said Yusuf, a 36-year-old Rohingya man. “But the government authorities have recently declared that community-led schools should be shut down where community teachers are using Myanmar national curriculum without legal authorisation. Now, leading these types of learning centres is like something illegal.” 117 Religious and Cultural Practices The Rohingya community can legally practise their religion and are not explicitly limited from doing so. However, restrictions on movement are impeding Rohingya in their ability to fully practise their religion: 84 percent of survey respondents reported facing challenges practising their religion due to restrictions. In this sense, they are restricted from carrying out the full extent of their religious obligations and duties. For instance, there are five prayer sessions during the day (known as salat), the last of which (known as Isha) is held at 8pm in the mosque. Due to curfews at 6pm and restrictions on gatherings, people cannot practise at the mosque and congregate as prescribed by their religious practice. 116 117 A ‘madrassa’ is an Islamic religious school, and the content is taught by religious leaders. Interview C11M “the government authorities have recently declared that community-led schools should be shut down... Now, leading these types of learning centres is like something illegal.”