The federal government on Wednesday officially announced public holidays for Eidul Fitr, starting from March 31 to April 2.
A notification issued by the Cabinet Secretariat stated that the prime minister has declared these dates as public holidays in celebration of Eidul Fitr.
The holiday period will span from Monday to Wednesday, allowing citizens to observe the festivities and celebrate the occasion.
Meanwhile, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, along with zonal committees, will meet on Sunday evening, March 30, 2025 (Ramazan 29, 1446 AH), to sight the Shawwal moon, marking the potential end of the holy month of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid ul-Fitr celebrations in Pakistan.
The meeting will be held at the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, where religious scholars, meteorological experts, and other stakeholders will gather to examine moon sighting reports from across the country.
This session will determine the exact date for Eid ul-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar.
Earlier, in February 2025, the Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) forecasted the visibility of both the Ramadan and Shawwal crescents based on scientific assessments, astronomical calculations, and observational data.
According to these models, the Shawwal moon is expected to be visible on March 30, indicating that Eid ul-Fitr will likely fall on March 31, 2025.
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