The State Bank of Pakistan Thursday announced 3 day public holidays from July 20, 2021 on account of Eid-ul-Azha 1442 A.H.
Bank Holidays for Eid Ul Azha 2021
According to a circular letter issued here by Banking Policy and Regulations Department of SBP, the central bank would remain closed from 20th to 22nd July, 2021 (Tuesday to Thursday).
All the banks, Micro Finance Banks and Development Finance Institutions would observe Eid-ul-Azha holidays on the announced dates as well.
When is Eid Ul Azha 2021 being celebrated?
Eidul Azha will be celebrated across the country on July 21, (Wednesday) as the crescent moon of Zil Hajj was not sighted anywhere in the country.
A notification of Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony quoting the decision of Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad said the month of Zil Hajj would commence from Monday, July 12, 2021.
Eidul Azha is celebrated to commemorate the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim (AS).
In line with the sunna of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), Muslims across the world slaughter animals as a sacrifice for Allah. The meat of sacrificed animals is distributed among relatives and the poor.
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