According to News on Friday, Pakistani nationals should anticipate long weekends during Eidul Adha, which is anticipated to happen on June 17.
According to sources who spoke with News, Eidul Adha is anticipated to occur on Monday, June 17, although the precise date will be revealed following a sighting of the Zilhajj moon.
The MET office states that if the month of Zilqad in Pakistan is 29 days long, then the month of Zilhajj would start on June 8 and Eid Adha 2024 will be observed on June 17 at the same time.
In the second scenario, the month of Zilhajj will start on June 9 and Eid will fall on June 18 if the month of Zilqad extends to 30 days.
Although most government offices are closed on Saturdays and Sundays, the Eidul Adha holidays officially start on June 15 and are anticipated to extend from June 17 to June 19.
Following discussions with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) and other pertinent departments, a final decision regarding the holiday schedule will be made.
The Muslim faithful celebrate two Eid celebrations, Eidul Adha and the Feast of Sacrifice, to remember Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to offer his son as a sacrifice to God. commemorated customarily by the killing of animals, the flesh of which is distributed to the underprivileged and family members.
