People greet each other after offering Eid prayers in Lahore October 16, 2013. PHOTO: REUTERS
According to a spokesperson of the Ministry of Interior, the holidays will be observed from September 12-14, i.e. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday across the country.
Zilhaj moon not sighted, Eidul Azha on September 13
On Friday, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee had announced that the Zilhaj moon was not sighted in the country and Eidul Azha would be celebrated on Tuesday – September 13.
However, the meteorological office had said there were ample chances of moon sighting as the weather had remained clear.
Earlier, Mufti Muneebur Rehman had written a letter to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, urging it to restrain the Met Office from making predictions about moon sighting to avert confusion.
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