
As Ramadan approaches its last Ashra (10 days), the federal government said on Thursday that it had authorized a five-day holiday for one of the most anticipated festivals for Muslims, which celebrates the end of the holy month of fasting.
The government stated that the Eid holidays were authorized based on the Cabinet Division’s proposal.
According to the interior ministry, the Eid holidays will be held from April 21 to April 25.
The Ministry of Interior will give regular notifications of the Eid holidays.
When will Eid ul Fitr be this year?
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will convene on April 20 to observe the sighting of the Eid ul Fitr crescent moon, according to a statement issued by the religious affairs ministry on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the meeting will be placed at the religious affairs ministry in Islamabad and will be presided over by Ruet-e-Halal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad.
The zonal committees will convene at various sites around the country, according to the announcement.
Ramadan 2023 began on March 23, following considerable uncertainty during the moonsighting meeting.