As per information from a private news channel, citing sources from the Meteorological Department, people in Pakistan are likely to enjoy a six-day break for Eidul Fitr. The channel mentioned that Eidul Fitr is anticipated to fall around April 10.
This prediction aligns with the introduction of the Lunar calendar by the former federal minister of Science and Technology, Fawad Chaudhary, in 2019. According to this calendar, Muslims across the country are expected to observe 29 fasts this year, leading to Eidul Fitr on April 10.
Traditionally, Eid holidays begin a day earlier to allow time for preparations and celebrations. If the government decides to declare a four-day holiday starting from April 9 (Tuesday) to April 12 (Friday), coupled with the usual weekend off on Saturday and Sunday observed by both government and some private offices, it would result in a total of six holidays.
However, the final decision regarding the holiday schedule will be made after consultations with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) and other relevant departments.
Conversely, according to the Cabinet Division’s list of holidays issued earlier, Eidul Fitr holidays are scheduled from April 10 until April 12. If this schedule remains unchanged, then Pakistanis will have five holidays in total.
