According to news channel citing Meteorological Department sources, Pakistanis are expected to celebrate Eidul Fitr with six holidays.
The news channel also stated that Eidul Fitr is likely to be celebrated around April 10. It is worth noting that in 2019, former federal minister of Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhary introduced the Lunar calendar as a solution to concerns about moon sightings.
According to Chaudhary’s calendar, Muslims across the country will fast 29 days this year. This means that Eidul Fitr will be celebrated all over Pakistan on April 10.
Eid holidays typically start a day earlier than expected to allow for preparations and festivities.
If the government declares a four-day holiday from April 9 (Tuesday) to April 12 (Friday), combined with the usual weekend holidays observed by both government and private offices on Saturday and Sunday, the total number of holidays would be 6.
The final decision on the holiday schedule will be made in consultation with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) and other relevant departments.
The Eidul Fitr holidays, on the other hand, are scheduled from April 10 to April 12, according to the Cabinet Division’s list of holidays, which was released a few weeks ago. If the schedule remains unchanged, Pakistanis will have five days off.
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