The Punjab government on Friday announced that holidays will extend from April 21 to 25 on account of Eid ul Fitr.

On Thursday, the federal government had also announced a five-day holiday for Eid.

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is set to meet on April 20 for sighting of the Eid ul Fitr crescent moon, a statement from the religious affairs ministry said on Tuesday.

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