KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to release advance salaries for all its employees before Eid-ul-Fitr 2025.
As per reports, this decision aims to help government workers prepare for Eid-ul-Fitr without financial stress. The government has issued a notification to confirm this move.
According to the notification, all government employees in Sindh will receive their salaries on March 21, 2025. Secretary of Finance, Fayaz Jatoi, has sent letters to all departments and institutions to ensure the process is carried out smoothly.
Sindh Govt to Release Advance Salaries for Its Employees Before Eid-ul-fitr 2025:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Decision | Advance salaries for Eid preparations |
| Beneficiaries | All Sindh government employees |
| Salary Release Date | March 21, 2025 |
| Notification By | Secretary of Finance, Fayaz Jatoi |
Astronomers Predict 29 Days of Ramadan and Possible Eid Holidays
Astronomers have predicted that this year’s Ramadan will last for 29 days. Based on this, there is a possibility of five holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr. As usual, predictions about the sighting of the Eid moon have started since the beginning of Ramadan.
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The Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council has indicated that Eid-ul-Fitr is likely to fall on March 31 this year. Experts have also predicted that the Shawwal moon is expected to be visible in most parts of Pakistan on the evening of March 30. The moon’s age is expected to be over 26 hours, meeting the required conditions.
If the moon is sighted on the 29th day of Ramadan (March 30), Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated from March 31 to April 2. However, if Ramadan completes 30 days, Eid will be observed from April 1 to April 4.
Since weekends (Saturday and Sunday) are already holidays for some government employees, this year’s Eid holidays are expected to last for at least five days, from March 29 to April 2.
It is important to note that the final decision regarding Eid holidays will be officially announced by the government.
