RIYADH: The Saudi government has announced a four-day public holiday for Eidul Fitr, starting from Friday, April 21st. The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has issued a statement on Twitter saying that the holiday would apply to private and non-profit sectors across the kingdom.
Residents can start their Eid holiday at the end of the working day on Thursday, April 20, and it will continue until Tuesday, April 25th. This decision has been taken to allow Muslim families to celebrate the festival of Eidul Fitr together and enjoy quality time with loved ones.
Eidul Fitr celebrations
Eidul Fitr is celebrated at the end of the holy month of Ramadan, which is a time of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims across the world. Eid is a time of great joy and celebration, as families come together to share meals, exchange gifts, and visit one another.
Meanwhile, millions of Muslims around the world, including in Pakistan, are observing the practice of Aitkaf on Tuesday, April 11th. Aitkaf is the act of secluding oneself during the final ten days of Ramadan, with the intention of dedicating all one’s time to the worship of Allah Almighty.
This highly virtuous and rewarding act is a great Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah, and every Muslim strives to perform it at least once in their lifetime. Aitkaf begins after sunset on the 20th of Ramadan and ends when the moon for Eid is sighted.
The Saudi government’s decision to announce a four-day public holiday for Eidul Fitr starting from April 21st will allow Muslim families to celebrate the festival together and enjoy quality time with loved ones. Meanwhile, Muslims around the world are observing the practice of Aitkaf, a highly virtuous and rewarding act that is a great Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah.
