Govt announces four-day holiday for Eidul Fitr

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Govt announces four-day holiday for Eidul Fitr

Shakeel Qarar Published June 8, 2018

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The interior ministry on Friday announced a four-day holiday on the occasion of Eidul Fitr.

According to a notification issued by the ministry, the holidays will run from June 15 to June 18 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday).

Eidul Fitr celebrations mark the culmination of the Holy month of Ramazan during which Muslims all over the world observe 30 days of fasting.

In Pakistan, Eid festivities are marked by last-minute late night shopping with shopping malls and markets bursting at the seams with energetic crowds.

Eidul Fitr is likely to be on June 15 or June 16 this year.

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Shakeel Qarar is an Islamabad-based reporter for Dawn News (TV), having been with the organization since 2012. His reporting covers crime, law and order, and security, with a specific focus on the Ministry of Interior and its subordinate agencies. He can be found on X at @Qarar009.

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Harmony-1©

Jun 08, 2018 05:07pm

Out of 4 days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday), one day is a normal non-working day anyway. So basically just 3 days. Good and a right step this time for shorter vacation period.

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Jun 08, 2018 05:17pm

Great way to celebrate Eid-al-Fiter 1439 A.H. with family and friends.

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Naseer

Jun 08, 2018 05:27pm

What about bank holidays? Any idea?

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Bill

Jun 08, 2018 05:32pm

Enjoy yourselves.

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Jayant pareek

Jun 08, 2018 05:38pm

@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Happy Eid-al-Fiter in advance to all my Pakistani & Muslim Friends, love to celebrate in my city

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Fitrite

Jun 08, 2018 08:18pm

Govt must better reannounce notification with the addition of Thursday 14 june because addition will provide a relief to those workers / employees working at far distance from their home. Eid holidays must be from thursday to Saturday.

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Sean S Pinto

Jun 08, 2018 11:13pm

Eid Mubarak to all of you guys from across the border

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Alba

Jun 09, 2018 02:38am

I honestly hope the weather changes and gives everyone a needed break.

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