Eid 2025 Celebrations: 9-Day Holiday for Rawalpindi Students
The holiday announcement is expected to bring joy to students and their families, allowing them to come together and observe the festive occasion with enthusiasm and spirit, as the city prepares for the Eidul Fitr celebrations in 2025.
Students in Rawalpindi will enjoy a 9-day Eidul Fitr holiday, from March 29 to April 5, as announced by the Ministry of Education, covering both public and private schools across the city.
The federal government has also declared a 3-day public holiday from March 31 to April 2, with offices and businesses closing during this time. All educational institutions will remain closed for the full week of Eid, giving students an extended break to celebrate the festive occasion. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has also announced a three-day holiday on account of Eid-ul-Fitr 2025, from March 31 to April 2.
The Eid-ul-Fitr holiday is usually observed on the first day of the month of Shawwal, which is determined by the sighting of the moon. The Pakistani government has announced a three-day Eidul Fitr holiday from March 31 to April 2, 2025, subject to the announcement of the moon sighting by the Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee, which will take place on March 30. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted a good chance of sighting the new moon of Shawwal 1446 AH on the evening of March 30.
To facilitate passengers traveling before and after Eidul Fitr, Pakistan Railways has announced special train services. The Eidul Fitr celebrations mark the end of the month of Ramazan, a significant festival in the Islamic lunar calendar, and the extended holiday will allow students and their families to observe and celebrate this occasion with ease.
With the 9-day holiday, students in Rawalpindi can look forward to a well-deserved break and a chance to spend quality time with their loved ones during the Eidul Fitr celebrations.