May 22-27 Eid holidays announced

Published May 17, 2020
All businesses, public places, community markets, shops, etc to remain closed. — AP/File
All businesses, public places, community markets, shops, etc to remain closed. — AP/File

ISLAMABAD: The Inter­ior Ministry on Saturday issued a circular regarding Eid holidays.

According to the circular, there will be public holidays in the country from May 22 to May 27 on account of Eidul Fitr.

All businesses, public places, community markets, shops, etc will remain closed during this period. Only essential items’ shops and medical services/stores, as already notified, will remain open.

Published in Dawn, May 17th, 2020

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