The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a clarification stating that it has not made any forecasts regarding the date of Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 in Pakistan. This statement was made in response to several media outlets that quoted the department predicting Eid-ul-Fitr to occur on April 11.
As per these reports, the holy month of Ramazan, which commenced on March 12, will have Pakistanis observing 30 fasts. The sighting of the Shawwal moon, anticipated on April 10, will confirm the exact date of Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations.
An official from the Met Office in Islamabad stressed that their responsibilities are confined to weather predictions, while the declaration of Eid dates is the responsibility of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee.
The Cabinet Division had earlier published a list of holidays for the current year. According to this list, Pakistanis can expect a five-day holiday from April 10 to April 14, coinciding with the weekend, marking the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays in Pakistan 2024.
Eid Holidays in Dubai 2024
On the other hand, in the UAE, residents are gearing up for a potential extended holiday as Eid-ul-Fitr nears, potentially providing up to nine days of leisure time in April. The sighting of the crescent moon in the UAE on March 10 signaled the start of Ramazan, with March 11 being acknowledged as the first day of the holy month.
The length of Ramazan, either 29 or 30 days, will dictate the timing of Eid-ul-Fitr. According to the UAE government’s holiday schedule, residents can expect a break from Ramadan 29 until Shawwal 3 to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr. If Ramazan lasts 30 days, Eid will occur on April 10, resulting in a nine-day holiday from April 8 to April 12, inclusive of weekend days.
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