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Govt announces Eid ul Fitr 2026 holidays
- The federal cabinet declared public holidays on March 20 and 21 for Eid al-Fitr 2026, as announced by the Cabinet Division.
- Experts expect Eid al-Fitr to fall on March 21, with Shawwal crescent born around March 19, per Suparco.
- Suparco reports the new Shawwal crescent is expected to be born on March 19 at 06:23 PST.
- The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will decide crescent sightings and Eid start nationwide.
- Pakistan Railways will run four Eid special trains to ease holiday travel.
- The government released other travel and security measures around Eid pressures, including Notam updates for Islamabad flights.
- Authorities urged cautious travel due to rain and landslides in northern Pakistan.
- The government is coordinating visa processing for Hajj and other transport logistics ahead of Eid.
- Pakistan Railways and aviation sectors are aligning to support holiday travelers during Eid.
- Officials expect the Shawwal crescent decision and Ramadan length to influence holiday timing.
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