There is a possibility that the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr holidays in Pakistan will be extended, as reported by a national daily.
The decision regarding the extension is expected to be made soon. If approved, the extended holidays will be observed from 20 to 25 April (Thursday to Tuesday).
Earlier this week, the federal government had announced the schedule for the Eid holidays. The holidays will be observed from 21 to 25 April (Friday to Tuesday).
After the federal government, the KP government announced its Eid holiday schedule. The province will observe the Eid holidays from 21 to 26 April (Friday to Wednesday).
Following KP’s announcement, Punjab also announced its Eid holiday schedule. The province will observe the same Eid schedule as the federal government from 21 to 25 April (Friday to Tuesday).
The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee has summoned its monthly meeting to sight the crescent of Shawaal. The meeting has been fixed for 20 April (29 Ramadan), Thursday. Zonal committees will also meet at designated zones on the same day.
The central meeting will be held at the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony building in Islamabad. Chairman Molana Abdul Khabeer Azad will preside over the session.
Holidays should be from 20 to 29 (Thursday to Saturday) so that people can enjoy with their families to get out of the Pakistan’s current stressful situation. Long vacation can allow families to visit their relatives living far off.
I suggest every eid should have maximum one week holidays. Every Friday Saturday or Saturday should be considered week off. Inspite of having only one day off (Sunday) since pakistan came into existance it never made in progress, so let sat and sun be off like other countries.