With Eidul Fitr approaching, individuals from various corners of the country are bustling to complete their shopping in preparation for the festival.
In Chunian, families are flooding the shopping streets, eager to heighten the joy of Eid with their loved ones. Both women and children are enthusiastically exploring malls and indulging in shopping sprees to mark the auspicious occasion.
However, amidst the excitement, many citizens of have voiced concerns regarding the country’s inflationary pressures, casting a shadow over the celebratory atmosphere.
Meanwhile, in Multan, children are brimming with delight as their parents purchase branded clothes and cherished toys for them, amplifying their festive spirit and adding to the joy of the occasion.
Similarly, in Faisalabad, women are eagerly completing their jewelry shopping, ensuring they look their best for the upcoming celebrations. In Lahore, some tailors are grappling with the demand for new clothes, struggling to keep pace with their busy schedules during this peak season. They cite the overwhelming workload during Eidul Fitr as a significant challenge in meeting the needs of all their customers.
In addition to these preparations, the All Pakistan Private Schools and Colleges Association has announced the Eidul Fitr holidays from April 10 to 14, 2024. President of the Association, Dr. Malik Abrar Hussain, has urged parents and students to take note that regular classes will resume on Monday, April 15, 2024, following the conclusion of the Eid holidays.
Furthermore, the federal government has declared a five-day holiday for Eidul Fitr, spanning from April 10 to April 13, providing citizens with a four-day break to celebrate the festival.
Eidul Fitr holds immense significance in the Islamic calendar, marking the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan, during which Muslims worldwide observe fasting. The festivities of Eid symbolize the end of this period of self-restraint and are joyously celebrated by Muslims around the globe.
