ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Thursday announced a five-day-long holiday for Eidul Fitr in Pakistan, ARY News reported.
According to a statement issued by Ministry of Interior, Eidul Fitr holidays will be observed from Friday, April 21 to Tuesday, April 25.
The holidays were approved on the recommendation of the Cabinet Division. A formal notification will be issued by the interior ministry.
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Earlier in April, the Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council (RHRC) said that chances of Eidul Fitr 2023 falling on April 21, Friday were meager as the new crescent will be born at 9:13 am on April 20 and its age will be less than 10 hours that day.
Mufti Khalid Ijaz said that Eid ul Fitr 2023 would most likely be celebrated on April 22 after completing 30 fasting days of the holy month of Ramazan.
He said it is unlikely that the Shawwal moon will be sighted on April 21 evening.
Eidul Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramazan, during which Muslims fast from dawn until dusk. The festival is typically celebrated with prayers, family gatherings, and feasting.
