As April approaches, Pakistanis are gearing up for an exciting and potentially extended holiday as Eid-ul-Fitr festivities draw near. With six days set aside for celebrations, the country is abuzz with preparations, from decorating homes and markets to stocking up on traditional sweets and dainties.
It’s time to celebrate six days straight!
According to local news reports, Eid-ul-Fitr will fall around April 10th or 11th. It marks the end of the holy month of Ramazan, characterized by fasting, prayer and reflection. It holds immense cultural and religious significance for Muslims worldwide and in Pakistan, the joyous occasion is celebrated with fervor.
Thanks to the IT Ministry’s introduction of the lunar calendar in 2019, determining the dates of various Islamic events, including Eid-ul-Fitr, has become more uniform and streamlined. The Meteorological Department has endorsed the calendar, ensuring that the schedule aligns with Islamic traditions and facilitates nationwide celebrations.
This year, the government is contemplating a four-day holiday from April 9 (Tuesday) to April 12 (Friday), coupled with the usual weekend holidays on Saturday and Sunday observed by both government and select private offices.
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This will bring the total holiday period to six days, allowing families and friends ample time to come together, exchange greetings, share meals and extend acts of charity to those in need.
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