The federal government announced four-day Eid-ul-Fitr holidays throughout the country on Tuesday.
The Eid-ul-Fitr holidays will be held from Monday, May 2 to Thursday, May 5, according to the announcement.
A report was given to Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, requesting three days of vacation for the event; nonetheless, the premier allowed four days of vacation.
According to astronomers, Eid-ul-Fitr will most likely be observed on Tuesday, May 3 this year, as the Shawwal moon may not be visible anywhere in the country on the evening of Ramazan 29 (Sunday, May 1).
They also mentioned that the new moon will appear between April 30 and May 1 around 1:28 a.m.
Experts further stated that the dimensional difference between the moon and the sun should be at least 10 degrees, but in Pakistan, it would be only eight degrees, making it nearly hard to observe even with a telescope.
If the skies are clear on Monday evening, the moon will be visible in all parts of the country plainly and for a long time.
Meanwhile, as is customary, the meteorological department has not yet delivered their requisition of the moon sighting to the religious affairs ministry.
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