The Sindh government has officially announced a public holiday for all public and private educational institutions in observance of Shab-e-Qadr.
According to the official notification issued on March 26, 2025, all schools across Sindh will remain closed on Friday, March 28, 2025 (27th Ramadan).
This decision was finalized during a sub-committee meeting of the Steering Committee on Education, which took place on November 28, 2024.
Shab-e-Qadr in Islam
Shab-e-Qadr, also known as the Night of Power, is one of the most significant nights in Islam.
According to Islamic teachings, this is the night when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by Angel Jibreel (Gabriel).
According to the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), the Shawwal moon is expected to be sighted on March 30, 2025, making Eid ul Fitr fall on Monday, March 31, 2025.
The Ruet-e-Hilal Committee and SUPARCO experts will observe the moon sighting across various regions of Pakistan. If the moon is sighted on March 30, then Eid will be celebrated on March 31.
Eid will be observed on April 1, 2025. Scientific data and weather conditions will also play a role in determining the visibility of the crescent moon.
The Federal Government of Pakistan has officially announced public holidays for Eid ul Fitr.
Monday, March 31, 2025, to Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
These holidays will allow citizens to celebrate Eid with family and friends, take part in traditional festivities, and Sindh enjoy a well-deserved break after Ramadan.
How Pakistanis Prepare for Eid ul Fitr?
Eid ul Fitr is celebrated with great enthusiasm across Pakistan. People start preparations well in advance to make the occasion special.
- Shopping centers, malls, and bazaars are crowded with people buying new clothes, shoes, and accessories.
- Many families prepare special Eid dishes, such as Sheer Khurma, Biryani, Kheer, and Sweets.
- Henna application and Eidi (cash gifts) are common traditions among families.
- On the morning of Eid, Muslims perform holiday the Eid prayer (Salah) in mosques and open grounds.
- People visit relatives and neighbors, exchange Eid greetings, and enjoy festive meals together.
- Zakat al-Fitr, a mandatory charity, is given to the less fortunate so that they can also celebrate Eid.
Major cities like Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad witness heavy travel movement as people visit their hometowns and villages.
Bus and train stations see huge crowds, with many people booking tickets in advance. Airline prices typically increase due to high demand. Traffic congestion is common, especially on highways and major roads leading out of cities.
