Govt Announces 4-day Eid al-Fitr Holidays from April 10

Islamabad: The government on Thursday announced a three-day and four-day holiday for Eidul Fitr for offices observing five and six working days a week, respectively.

As per a notification released by the Cabinet Division, the holidays have been scheduled from Wednesday, April 10, to Friday, April 12, for offices observing a five-day work week.

Meanwhile, for offices observing six working days a week, the holidays have been set from Wednesday, April 10 to Saturday, April 13.

Eid al-Fitr is an important festival in the Islamic lunar calendar, celebrated at the end of the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims all over the world observe a month of fasting. Eid celebrations mark the end of this period of self-restraint.

This year, Eid al-Fitr is expected to fall on April 10 or April 11, depending upon the sighting of the moon. - Dawn

Courtesy Dawn

Govt Announces 4-day Eid al-Fitr Holidays from April 10

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