Update: Eid ul Adha Holidays 2023 Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who had earlier declared a three-day holiday for Eid ul Adha, also announced on Thursday that June 28 (Wednesday), the Day of Arafah, would be a public holiday.
“Replacing the previous orders, the Prime Minister has approved the following public holidays for Eid ul Adha”
- 28th, 29th a 30th June, 2023 (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) for the offices observing five days working in a week;
- and 28th June to 1″ July, 2023 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday) for the offices observing six days working in a week.
According to the Cabinet Division of the Government of Pakistan, the official Eid ul Adha holidays for 2023 will be from Thursday 29th June to Saturday 1st July 2023. This means that Pakistanis will have a long weekend of four days, as Saturday and Sunday will also be part of the Eid break.
How to Spend Eid ul Adha Holidays
Here are some ideas on how to spend Eid ul Adha holidays:
- Join the Eid prayers. On the morning of Eid ul Adha, Muslims gather and pray for peace, prosperity, and well-being.
- Share time with family and friends. Eid ul Adha is a time for Muslims to celebrate with their loved ones. It is a time to update old friends and to meet new friends in the family.
- Offer and get gifts and cards. Eid ul Adha is a time for conveying love and appreciation for family and friends. It is a way to show kindness and warmth.
- Enjoy a special meal. Eid ul Adha is a time for eating. A typical Eid meal often includes lamb, rice, and other customary dishes.
- Donate to charity. Eid ul Adha is a time for assisting the community. Muslims are recommended to make donations to charity during this time.
- Wear new clothes. This is a time to display your new clothes and to look your best.
- Clothe yourself in traditional Islamic attire. This is a way to show your reverence for your faith.
- Be kind. Eid ul Adha is a time for sharing. Be sure to give to those who are less fortunate.
- Be thankful. Eid ul Adha is a time to be thankful for all that you have. Be sure to take some time to reflect on your blessings.
- Send Eid Mubarak Wishes to your family, friends and loved ones.
