Eid ul Fitr 2025 will bring an extended holiday break in Pakistan, with many eagerly anticipating a festive week off from March 29 to April 6, 2025. This long break will give families a much-needed opportunity to celebrate, travel, and enjoy the joyous occasion together.
Ramadan, Holy month of fasting, prayer, and charity, ends with Eid ul Fitr, a festival that marks the beginning of Shawwal. Sighting of Shawwal crescent determines the exact date of Eid, following centuries-old Islamic traditions. Muslims worldwide celebrate this occasion by offering special prayers, hosting feasts, and gathering with loved ones.
Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council has forecasted that Eidul Fitr 2025 will likely fall on March 31. Experts from the Ruet committee predict that people across most parts of Pakistan will see crescent moon on the evening of March 30. By that time, moon will be over 26 hours old, meeting necessary criteria for Sighting.
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This year, Pakistanis hope for an extended holiday. First three days of Eid ul Fitr will likely fall from Monday to Wednesday, aligning with preceding weekend. Many speculate that government will announce an official five-day holiday from March 29 to April 2.
If authorities grant additional leave on Thursday and Friday, extending holidays to nine days, lasting from March 29 to April 6. However, official moon sighting confirmation will determine the final schedule. Regardless of announcement, possibility of an extended break has already excited the public, with many planning trips and family gatherings to make most of the festive season.