To address Karachi’s worsening traffic congestion ahead of Eidul Fitr, the Karachi Traffic Police have introduced a new traffic plan aimed at managing overcrowding in key markets.
The new measures prohibit taxis and rickshaws, including on-call services, from entering certain areas that are already facing heavy traffic.
The restrictions apply to several busy locations such as Teen Talwar, Tariq Road, and Hyderi Market. Commuters are encouraged to use alternative routes like Clifton Bridge, Race Course, and Khaliq uz Zaman Road.
Further, vehicles will be restricted on roads connecting Saddar, Fawara Chowk, GPO, Singer Chowk, Zaibunnisa Street, and Jama Cloth to Eidgah Chowk.
In addition, the traffic coming from the Millennium area will be rerouted through Millennium Bridge towards Nipa, while commercial vehicles will be diverted towards Ship Owners College and Landi Kotal Chowrangi.
The new traffic directives are part of a larger effort by the traffic police to manage the anticipated surge in shoppers and vehicles ahead of the holiday.
On the other hand, Eidul Fitr 2025 in Pakistan is expected to be celebrated on March 31, with many anticipating an extended holiday period from March 29 to April 6.
Ramadan ends with Eidul Fitr, which is determined by the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon. The Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council predicts the crescent moon will be visible on March 30, making Eid likely on March 31.
With Eid falling on Monday, experts expect a five-day official holiday from March 29 to April 2, which could extend to nine days if Thursday and Friday are also declared holidays.
However, the final dates depend on the official moon sighting.
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