MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has announced the Eidul Adha holidays for Azad Kashmir.
The government has announced a four-day public holiday from June 6th to 9th. 2025, from Friday to Monday, on Eidul Adha.
The notification regarding the Eidul Adha holidays was issued by the Services & General Administration Department in Muzaffarabad on June 3rd, 2025.
The notification was issued by the Services and General Administration Department in Muzaffarabad on June 3rd, 2025. The holidays have been approved by the President of Azad Jammu & Kashmir.
The announcement has been sent to all relevant departments, including government offices, courts, banks, educational institutions, and media outlets, to ensure widespread awareness.
Eidul Adha is a major Islamic festival celebrated with prayers and sacrifices, and the holidays will allow people to observe the occasion with their families.
Eidul Adha holidays in Pakistan
The federal government has officially declared a four-day public holiday for Eidul Adha 2025, starting from Friday, June 6.
A notification issued by the Cabinet Secretariat confirmed: “The Prime Minister has been pleased to declare June 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th, 2025, from Friday, Saturday, Sunday to Monday as public holidays on the occasion of Eidul Adha.”
The holidays will apply to all government departments and offices, whether they follow a five-day or six-day working week.
According to the notification, this decision follows the earlier circular issued by the Cabinet Division on 23 December 2024, which outlined the year’s public and optional holidays.
This announcement came shortly after the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee confirmed that Eidul Adha would fall on Saturday, June 7, following the sighting of the Zilhaj moon on May 28.
Eid ul Adha or the Festival of Sacrifice, is a major religious holiday for Muslims. It shows the way Prophet Ibrahim (AS) was ready to sacrifice his son to obey Allah’s command.
Many Muslims globally observe this occasion by sacrificing animals for offerings, and sharing the meat among their families, friends and those who are in need.
The festival is marked by special prayers, get-togethers and giving to those in need. The celebration of Eid ul Adha falls on the 10th of Zilhaj, right after the Hajj pilgrimage and has special meaning for both individuals and communities.
