Eid Ul Fitr holidays announced by federal government in Pakistan

*ISLAMABAD: *The government has announced a four-day public holiday on theoccasion of Eidul Fitr.

According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Interior on Tuesday,the holidays will start from June 4 (Tuesday) and run until June 7 (Friday).

Eidul Fitr marks the culmination of the holy month of Ramazan, during whichMuslims all over the world observe 30 days of fasting.

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With Saturday and Sunday succeeding the holidays, government employeeswould be able to enjoy a six-day long weekend and can further extend it tonine days if they are able to get their leave approved for June 3 (Monday).