The Sindh government has announced a public holiday for all public and private educational institutions on Shab-e-Qadr, as per a notification from the School Education & Literacy Department.
According to the notification issued on Wednesday, all schools across the province will remain closed on Friday, March 28 (27th Ramadan) in observance of the sacred night. This decision was finalized during a sub-committee meeting of the Steering Committee on Education held on November 28, 2024.
Meanwhile, Eid ul Fitr is expected to begin on Monday, March 31, as preparations for the religious festival are underway.
The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) has predicted that the Shawwal moon is likely to appear on March 29, with its sighting expected on March 30. Consequently, Eid ul Fitr is anticipated to fall on March 31.
The federal government has also announced official public holidays for Eid ul Fitr, granting a three-day break.
As per a notification issued by the Cabinet Division, the holidays will be observed from Monday, March 31, to Wednesday, April 2.
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