The Sindh government has confirmed that Sindh govt pays salaries before Eid, releasing salaries, pensions, and allowances earlier than scheduled to assist employees in their Eid-ul-Fitr preparations.
Early Payments for March
According to an official notification, all payments for March will now be made on March 21, ahead of the usual April 1 date. This early disbursement will benefit all government employees and pensioners across the province.
Sindh Finance Secretary Ensures Timely Disbursement
Sindh Finance Secretary, Fayyaz Jatoi, has instructed all relevant departments to ensure the timely release of these funds. The decision of Sindh govt pays salaries before Eid aims to ease financial pressures on employees as they prepare for Eid celebrations.
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Eid Expected on March 31, 2025
Eid-ul-Fitr is expected to fall on Monday, March 31, 2025, according to the Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council. Khalid Ijaz Mufti, the council’s Secretary General, explained that the Shawwal moon is likely to be visible on Sunday, March 30, depending on weather conditions.
Astronomical Predictions for Moon Sighting
Astronomical data suggests that the new moon will form on March 29 at 3:58 PM Pakistan time. By sunset on March 30, the moon will be more than 26 hours old, making it easier to spot.
Mufti further clarified that the moon must be at least 18 hours old. And there must be a sunset-to-moonset gap of at least 40 minutes for it to be visible. These conditions are expected to be met in several parts of Pakistan, allowing the sighting of the Shawwal moon.
