The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced bank holidays on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr 2023.
According to the notification issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), all commercial banks will remain closed from 21st to 25th April, 2023.
“The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed from 21st to 25th April (Friday to Tuesday) on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.” the central bank added.
#SBP will remain closed from 21st to 25th April, 2023 on the occasion of #EidUlFitr.https://t.co/3RzkAKNJVv pic.twitter.com/MDcIF79TAo
— SBP (@StateBank_Pak) April 19, 2023
It is pertinent to mention that the Federal Government has already announced five public holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr from April 21 to April 25, 2023.
Read more: Govt Announces 5-Day Public Holidays For Eid ul Fitr 2023 in Pakistan.
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee (RHC) will meet on April 20 for the Shawwal moon sighting in order to confirm the dates for Eid-ul-Fitr.
However, the Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council (RHRC) has stated that chances of crescent sighting for the month of Shawwal on April 20 are very low and Ramadan is likely to complete 30 days this year.
It means that Eid-ul-Fitr will likely fall on April 22.
