Long Weekend Ahead Of Eid Ul Fitr Celebrations – UrduPoint

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 25th Mar, 2024) Pakistanis are gearing up to potentially enjoy an extended holiday period, with six days earmarked for festivities and celebrations as the upcoming auspicious occasion of Eid ul Fitr. According a private news channel amid preparations for the festival, expected to fall around April 10. In a significant move aimed at addressing concerns related to moon sightings and ensuring uniformity in Eid celebrations, the IT ministry introduced the Lunar Calendar in 2019. This calendar, endorsed by the Meteorological Department, has become the cornerstone for determining the dates of various Islamic events, including Eid ul Fitr. However, the final decision regarding the holiday schedule remains contingent upon consultations with the Pakistan Meteorological…

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