With Ramadan approaching its conclusion, the federal government has declared holidays for Eid ul Fitr, beginning from April 10.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved these holidays, spanning from Wednesday, April 10, to Saturday, April 13, according to an official statement released on Wednesday.
The Meteorological Office forecasted that Eid ul Fitr’s first day would be observed on April 10, as the sighting of the Shawwal moon is expected on April 9.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) disclosed that the crescent is anticipated to be born on April 8 at 11:21 PM, with an age of 19 to 20 hours the following day around Maghrib prayer. The crescent is expected to be visible for over 50 minutes around sunset.
While the PMD anticipates clear skies over most parts of the country on April 9, it noted the possibility of cloudy conditions in northern areas.
The sighting of the crescent moon on March 11 marked the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan in Pakistan, with observance starting the next day. If the PMD’s forecast holds, Pakistanis will observe 29 days of fasting.
Eid ul Fitr is celebrated by Muslims worldwide immediately after the conclusion of Ramadan and the beginning of Shawwal. Ramadan, known for promoting patience, self-control, charity, and welfare, is followed by the joyous festivities of Eid ul Fitr.
As Islamic months are based on the lunar orbit, Ramadan’s timing varies each year following the Gregorian calendar. This discrepancy is due to the Islamic calendar being about 10 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar, resulting in Ramadan falling on different dates annually.
