Pakistan Cabinet Division Plans for Eid-ul-Fitr Holidays, Decision on Holidays Awaited

The Cabinet Division in Pakistan is gearing up for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr Holidays that are scheduled to take place on 22 April. As per media reports, proposals for 4-5 Eid holidays will be presented to the Prime Minister for consideration. The decision on when and how many holidays will be granted is expected to be made next week.

It is anticipated that if Eid falls on a Friday, the vacations will be held from 20 to 23 April, while if the festival is observed on Saturday, the holiday period might be extended from 20 to 24 April. Formal notice of the vacations is expected to be released soon.

It is important to note that the Ruet-i-Hilal Research Council (RHRC) has predicted the Eid-ul-Fitr day to fall on Saturday, 22 April, across the country after 30 days of fasting during Ramazan. As the decision on holidays awaits, people across Pakistan eagerly await news on the official holiday period for Eid-ul-Fitr.