Fact Check: Has Govt Announces Eid ul Azha Holidays?

The Government of Pakistan has not announced Eid ul Azha 2023 holidays. However, a fake notification has been circulating on social media claiming that five holidays have been declared for the festive occasion.

In the fake notification, it was stated that Government of Pakistan has announced five public holidays on the occasion of Eid ul Azha that will commence on 27 June 2023 and conclude on 1 July 2023 (Tuesday to Saturday).

The fake notification stated, “It is for general information that the Prime Minister is pleased to declare 27th to 1st July, 2023 (Tuesday to Saturday) as public holidays on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.”

This is a copy of the fake notification:

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia already sighted the crescent moon for the month of Zil Hajj, which is going to commence from 19^th June 2023 with Day of Arafah being observed on 27^th June 2023.

Read more: Saudi Arabia to Observe Eid ul Adha on June 28.

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