Govt announces Eid holidays
The federal government has officially announced the public holidays on the occasion of Eidul Fitr, granting a three-day break.
According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division on Wednesday, the holidays will commence from Monday, March 31, to Wednesday, April 2.
Additionally, the decision has taken to enable citizens nationwide to observe the religious occasion with family.
Offices and businesses will remain close from March 31 to April 2 and resuming from April 3.
Meanwhile, the Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee, along with zonal committees, will convene on March 30 (Sunday evening) to sight the moon of Shawwal.
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