Eidul Fitr 2025 is anticipated to bring a much-awaited nine-day holiday period in Pakistan, with many looking forward to a festive break from March 29 to April 6, 2025.
Ramadan, the sacred month of fasting, prayer, introspection, and charity, culminates in Eidul Fitr, one of the most significant Islamic festivals, celebrated on the first day of Shawwal. The precise date of Eid is determined by the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon, following a centuries-old Islamic tradition.
The Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council has forecasted that Eidul Fitr in 2025 is likely to fall on March 31. Experts from the Ruet committee have indicated that the crescent moon is expected to be visible across most regions of Pakistan on the evening of March 30, with the moon being over 26 hours old by then, meeting the necessary visibility criteria.
This year, Pakistanis are hopeful for an extended holiday period. The first three days of Eid are expected to fall from Monday to Wednesday, aligning with the preceding weekend. There’s growing speculation that the government may announce a five-day official holiday from March 29 to April 2.
Should additional leave be granted on Thursday and Friday, the break could extend to nine days, from March 29 to April 6. However, the final schedule will be contingent upon the official moon sighting announcement.
