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**Eidul Fitr: Bank Holidays Announced**
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Get ready for a long weekend! Banks across Pakistan will be closed for three consecutive days in observance of Eidul Fitr. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially announced a public holiday for all banks, including the SBP itself, from Monday, March 31st to Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025.
This bank closure aligns with the federal government’s earlier announcement of a three-day Eidul Fitr holiday.
Eidul Fitr is expected to be celebrated in Pakistan on Monday, March 31st, 2025, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan (after completing 29 days).
The Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council anticipates the Shawwal crescent moon will be visible on the evening of Sunday, March 30th, assuming clear weather conditions.
Khalid Ijaz Mufti, Secretary General of the council, explained that the new moon will be born on Saturday, March 29th, at 3:58 PM Pakistan time. By Sunday evening, the moon will be over 26 hours old, making it easily visible to the naked eye.
Mufti further clarified that a moon must be at least 18 hours old at sunset for sighting, a criterion that will be comfortably met. The time difference between sunset and moonset, crucial for visibility, will also surpass the minimum 40-minute threshold across various cities.