Pakistan is preparing for what might be an extended Eid holiday this year. According to weather projections, Eid-ul-Fitr will fall on Wednesday, April 10th.
Fawad Chaudhry, the Federal Minister for Science and Technology, had proposed a five-year lunar calendar in 2019 to solve the ongoing issue of moon sightings.
This year, Ramadan will last 29 days, concluding in the Eid celebration on April 10th, as predicted by the calendar.
The Meteorological Department, in collaboration with Chaudhry’s effort, has confirmed that the Shawwal moon would most likely be seen on the evening of Ramadan 29th.
Director General Sahibzad Khan underlined the scientific analysis’s agreement with the lunar calendar, confirming anticipation for the Eid festivities.
Six holidays are expected
Traditionally, Eid holidays begin a day before the actual celebration, allowing for preparation and festivities. In light of Eid occurring on a Wednesday, the government has declared a four-day holiday from Tuesday to Friday.
This, along with the next weekend, is expected to provide the public a significant six-day vacation.
Maria Ghanchi