The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has published a declaration concerning the availability of new currency tickets for the next Eidul FITR.
The SBP has confirmed that commercial banks have already started to distribute new tickets to the public in preparation for the holidays.
In its declaration, the SBP mentioned that it worked to ensure easy access to new grades for citizens thanks to the vast network of banking branches across the country.
To date, 27 billion rupees of new tickets have been provided to the 17,000 branches of commercial banks during the current month of Ramadan.
In addition, the SBP assured that automatic ticket distributors across the country would provide new own and standard banknotes throughout the religious festival. Cash surveillance teams have been deployed to ensure that these tickets are easily available.
Commercial banks will continue to provide new currency tickets in their branches to ensure smooth availability for the public in time for Eid.
On the other hand, Eidul Fit 2025 should bring an extended vacation period in Pakistan, many anticipating a break from March 29 to April 6, 2025.
Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, prayer and reflection, ends with Eidul Fitr, an important religious festival observed on the first day of Shawwal.
The exact date of Eid is determined by the observation of the Shawwal crescent, according to Islamic tradition.
According to Rue-E-Hilal Research Council, Eidul Fitr in 2025 should be observed on March 31. Experts predict that the crescent moon will be visible in most parts of Pakistan in the evening of March 30, because it should have more than 26 hours, meeting the visibility criteria.
The Pakistani are hoping for a longer vacation this year, because the first three days of Eid should fall from Monday to Wednesday, aligning themselves with the weekend. There are speculations that the government could announce official vacation of five days from March 29 to April 2.
If additional leave is granted Thursday and Friday, the holiday period could extend to nine days, from March 29 to April 6.
However, the final calendar will depend on the official observation of the Moon.
