
War and Displacement Cast Shadow Over Eid Holiday in Lebanon
For Lebanese Muslims, Eidul Fitr was a somber occasion marked by a displacement crisis caused by Israeli strikes and widespread fears for the future, dampening the end of Ramazan.
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For Lebanese Muslims, Eidul Fitr was a somber occasion marked by a displacement crisis caused by Israeli strikes and widespread fears for the future, dampening the end of Ramazan.

As Eidul Fitr approaches, marking the end of Ramazan, delivery riders on Karachi’s streets say they’re working longer hours, but earning less, with little left for the new clothes and treats that…

In Pakistan, meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will take place tomorrow

Says all banks would remain closed on March 20 and 21, Friday and Saturday, on account of Eidul Fitr holidays

The federal government of Pakistan has announced March 20th and 21st as public holidays for Eidul Fitr, with the first special train departing today.

Despite crowded markets in Pindi with just eight days remaining until Eidul Fitr, sales remain slow as high prices are dampening the traditional Eid shopping spree.


Saudi Arabia announced that Eidul Fitr would be celebrated on Friday, according to a statement published by state media. “The Supreme Court has decided that tomorrow, Thursday, is the completion of the 30th day of the month of Ramazan, and that Friday is the day of the Blessed Eidul Fitr,” the Saudi Press Agency reported. Across the Muslim world, Ramazan festivities this year were overshadowed by the ongoing war in the Middle East, triggered by the US and Israel’s a...

Says pause will be applicable from midnight tonight to midnight March 23/24

Markets fill with families as employees begin Eidul Fitr purchases

The federal government has declared March 20 and March 21 public holidays for offices on the occasion of Eidul Fitr, according to a Cabinet Division notification. “In continuation of Cabinet Division’s circular F. No. 10-1/2025-Min-II, dated January 19, 2026 specifying public and optional holidays for the year 2026, the prime minister has been pleased to declare March 20 and 21, 2026 (Friday and Saturday) as public holidays on the occasion of Eidul Fitr, both for offices observing five- and s...
Dubai has declared a four-day Eid Al Fitr holiday for public sector employees from March 19 to March 22, 2026, with private sector workers also expected to receive a holiday, and March salaries to be paid early.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was heckled and booed by protesters at Sydney’s largest mosque during Eidul Fitr prayers, with demonstrators expressing anger over his government's stance on Israel’s offensive in Gaza and calling him a "genocide supporter."

Information Minister Ataullah Tarar on Wednesday said Pakistan has decided on a “temporary pause” in the ongoing Operation Ghazab lil-Haq against the Afghan Taliban in view of Eidul Fitr and at the…

'Meri Eidi Tere Hawale' promises raucous family entertainment in Karachi on Eidul Fitr

As online shopping for Eidul Fitr increases, so do fraud complaints, prompting experts to call for stronger enforcement of consumer protection laws to safeguard buyers from risky online transactions.

One of the city's busiest markets is abuzz with shopping activity as Eidul Fitr approaches

Comic discusses Pakistani cinema and television plays as well as his absence from screen due to personal tragedy