Government employees in Sindh will enjoy eight holidays for Eidul Fitr 2025, following an official notification issued on Tuesday.
The Sindh government has announced March 31 to April 2 as Eid holidays, aligning with the federal government’s decision.
Additionally, April 4 has been declared a public holiday to mark the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
With weekends falling on March 29-30 and April 5-6, government offices will remain closed from March 29 to April 6.
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Eidul Fitr is expected to be celebrated on Monday, March 31, 2025, as per the Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council. The Shawwal crescent is likely to be visible on March 30 if weather conditions are favorable.
Experts stated that the new moon will be born on March 29 at 3:58 PM, and by sunset on March 30, it will be over 26 hours old, making it easily visible.
The time difference between sunset and moonset will also exceed the 40-minute visibility requirement in multiple cities.
This extended break will give government employees a rare long holiday to celebrate Eid with their families.