The Sindh government declared a four-day holiday to mark Eid ul Adha, which will be observed on May 27. The official notification stated that all government offices and autonomous bodies in the province will remain closed from May 26 through May 29.
Muslims across Pakistan will celebrate Eid ul Adha on May 27, following the Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee’s announcement on May 17. The committee confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon for the month of Zilhaj during a meeting held at the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) in Karachi.
In a significant development, the federal government also declared public holidays from May 26 to May 28. A notification issued by the Cabinet Division on May 20 stated that the prime minister has approved these dates as official holidays in observance of Eid ul Adha.
Eid ul Adha, known as the “Feast of Sacrifice,” honors the Qur’anic narrative of Prophet Ibrahim’s (PBUH) readiness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to Allah. This act of faith was ultimately replaced by a ram, symbolizing divine mercy. The festival is marked by special prayers, family reunions, and charitable deeds, including the ritual slaughter of livestock. The meat from these sacrifices is traditionally shared with relatives, friends, and those in need.
