US EditionGovt Announces Four-Day Eidul Azha Holidays
- The federal government of Pakistan announced a four-day public holiday from June 6 to June 9, 2025, for Eid ul Adha celebrations.
- This announcement followed the Ruet-i-Hilal Committee's confirmation that the first day of Zil Hajj would be May 29 and Eid ul Adha will fall on June 7.
- Eid ul Adha, also called the Festival of Sacrifice, commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion when God replaced his son’s sacrifice with a ram, and involves prayers, family gatherings, and livestock sacrifice.
- The State Bank of Pakistan and all banks will close for the holiday from June 6 to 9, coinciding with the public holiday period, as confirmed by official notices.
- The declared holidays enable widespread observance of this major Islamic festival, marking the culmination of Hajj, and maintain consistent office closures across sectors.
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On Wednesday, the Cordistan Regional Council of Ministers announced that the official tour of duty in official circles and institutions had been suspended for four days on the occasion of the Day of Sacrifice. In its statement today, the Council stated that it had been decided that the holiday holiday would begin from Friday, 2025/6/6 until Monday, 2025/6/9. The statement added that the official shift would resume on Tuesday, 2025/6/10.
Govt announces four-day Eidul Azha holidays
The federal government on Monday announced a four-day public holiday on the festive occasion of Eidul Azha. According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division, the government has declared a public holiday from June 6-9, 2025 (Friday to Monday). “The prime minister has been pleased to declare the 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th (Friday to Monday) as public holidays on the occasion of Eidul Azha,” the statement said. Pakistan would observe Eidul Az…
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Banks in various parts of India will be closed this week on account of Id-ul-Ad’ha (Bakrid), according to the Reserve Bank of India’s official bank holiday calendar. The closures are scheduled for Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, followed by a nationwide Sunday holiday on June 8. Where and When Will Banks Be Closed? On June 6 (Friday), banks in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram will remain closed to observe Id-ul-Ad’ha, a major Islamic festival …
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