In a recent development, the federal government has decided to extend the Eid ul Adha holidays to four days. The holidays are now set to begin on June 28th and conclude on July 1st.
A “longer” weekend?
Initially, the government had announced a three-day holiday period from June 29th to July 1st. However, with the sighting of the moon on July 19th by the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad confirmed that Eid ul Adha would be celebrated across Pakistan on June 29th.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia also announced the sighting of the Zilhaj moon on Sunday, marking the beginning of the Islamic month of Zilhaj from Monday, June 19th. This paves the way for the observance of Eid ul Adha on Wednesday, June 28th.
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With the extended holidays, people will have more time to spend with their loved ones, engage in religious festivities, and partake in the spirit of generosity and sacrifice that characterizes this important Islamic celebration.
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