Government Announcement of Eid ul Fitr 2024 Holidays
The government of Pakistan has officially declared the holiday schedule for Eid ul Fitr 2024. The announcement, made by the Cabinet Division, outlines the duration of the holidays to accommodate varying office workweeks.
Holiday Schedule:
The notification specifies a three-day and four-day holiday period for Eid ul Fitr. For offices adhering to a five-day work week, the holidays are scheduled from Wednesday, April 10, to Friday, April 12. However, offices operating on a six-day work week will enjoy an extended holiday period from Wednesday, April 10, to Saturday, April 13.
Significance of Eid ul Fitr:
Eid ul Fitr stands as a significant religious festival celebrated by Muslims globally. It marks the conclusion of Ramadan, the month of fasting in Islam. The commencement of Eid ul Fitr is determined by the sighting of the new moon, which marks the beginning of Shawwal, the tenth month in the Islamic lunar calendar, immediately following Ramadan.
Spiritual and Festive Observance:
The festival holds immense spiritual and communal significance, symbolizing the end of a month-long fasting period, self-discipline, and spiritual reflection. Muslims worldwide engage in various festivities to commemorate the occasion, emphasizing unity, generosity, and gratitude.
Anticipation and Preparations:
This year, the exact date of Eid ul Fitr is anticipated to fall on either April 10 or 11, depending on the sighting of the new moon. Muslims eagerly await confirmation of the moon sighting, which traditionally marks the commencement and conclusion of Islamic months. Meanwhile, preparations for Eid celebrations are underway across the nation, reflecting the joyous anticipation of this auspicious occasion.
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Variability in Islamic Months
Islamic months consist of either 29 or 30 days, with the beginning or end of a month determined by the appearance of the crescent moon. Consequently, Ramadan does not adhere to a fixed date each year.
Ramadan’s Position in the Islamic Calendar
Ramadan occupies the ninth position among the twelve months of the Islamic calendar. Despite sharing the same number of months as the Gregorian calendar, the Islamic calendar is approximately ten days shorter due to its lunar-based calculation method.
Annual Shifts in Ramadan Timing
As a result of this lunar calculation, Ramadan shifts its timing relative to the Gregorian calendar every year. The reliance on lunar phases leads to a dynamic scheduling of Ramadan, contributing to its annual variability.
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