LAHORE – The Punjab government has notified holidays for upcoming festival of Eidul Fitr, which mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
The schedule of Eid holidays in Punjab same as issued by the federal government a day earlier.
A notification issued by the provincial government states offices working five days a week will observe holidays from April 10 to 12.
It added that offices operating six days a week will observe holidays from April 10 to 13 in the Punjab province of Pakistan.
The central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has scheduled a meeting in Islamabad on April 9 to sight the Eidul Fitr moon, symbolizing the culmination of the holy month of Ramadan.
The gathering will be overseen by Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, the Chairman of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee.
The committee will rely on testimonies received to determine the date for Eidul Fitr 2024. This approach ensures transparency and inclusivity, underscoring the committee’s steadfast adherence to Islamic traditions and values.
Earlier, Pakistan Meteorological Department predicted Eidul-Fitr to be held on April 10. It said Shawwal moon is expected to be sighted on April 9, 2024 (Tuesday).
