ISLAMABAD – The newly installed government has issued four holidays for theEid ul Fitr 2022, which will start on May 2 (Monday).
A notification said the Eidul Fitr holidays will be observed from Monday,May 2 to Thursday, May 5.
It was learnt that the premier was sent a summary recommending three daysof holidays for the annual Muslim festival, however, he approved four daysof leave. The four holidays, coupled with earlier Sunday, will become fiveholidays in total.
Sharif-led government has also announced to pay the salaries of publicsector employees before Eid-ul-Fitr.
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On Monday, experts predicted that Eidul Fitr is likely to be celebrated onMay 3 this year, saying the Shawwal moon may not be sighted anywhere inPakistan on Sunday, May 1.
Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of the 10th month in the Islamiccalendar. The feast features celebrations that include special morningprayers and family gatherings.
