Eid Milad-un-Nabi date to be announced following moon sighting tday
The date for Eid Milad-un-Nabi, which commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and falls on the 12th of Rabiul Awwal, will be determined today as the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee convenes to observe the moon and mark the beginning of the Islamic month of Rabi-ul-Awwal, 1446 AH. The committee is
No gas loadshedding during Eid-ul-Adha
Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced that there will be no gas shortages in Sindh, including Karachi, during the Eid-ul-Adha holidays from June 15 to 18. In a statement, the company assured uninterrupted gas supply during Eid, providing relief to the citizens. However, they clarified that regular gas shortages
Here’s how you can enjoy this Eid at home
The eagerly awaited time of the year is upon us! Eid-ul-Adha, also known as the Feast of the Sacrifice, is being celebrated. While Saudi Arabia and several other countries marked their Eid yesterday, Pakistanis will observe the first day of Eid today. Eid-ul-Adha is a moment for contemplation, sacrifice, prayers,
Popular Eid dishes around the world
Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid-ul-Adha with their families, friends, and neighbours. Traditional dishes therefore tend to use mutton, lamb, or other meats. The prevalence of meat-based, savoury dishes is also the reason why Eid-ul-Adha is sometimes called ‘Salty Eid’, in contrast to the mostly sweet foods eaten during
Thunderstorms predicted during Eid holidays in Pakistan
The Meteorological Department has issued a forecast predicting wind and thunderstorms across various regions of Pakistan during the Eid-ul-Adha holidays. This weather pattern is expected to begin on June 16th and will progress over several days. According to the forecast, the majority of cities in Punjab will experience this rainy
Advance salaries announced ahead of Eid
The Punjab government has announced that public sector employees will receive their salaries in advance ahead of Eid ul-Adha 2024. This decision, directed by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, aims to provide financial relief to government employees during the festive period. The Finance Department has commenced preparations to ensure
Section 144 imposed in Lahore
The Punjab Home Department has imposed Section 144 in Lahore, prohibiting the sale of sacrificial animals on the city’s roads and streets. This restriction mandates that all transactions involving sacrificial animals be confined to eight designated livestock markets within the city limits. The ban is effective immediately and will remain
Livestock emergency in Attock after two die from Congo Virus
ATTOCK: The Attock district administration declared a livestock emergency after two people died from Congo Crimean Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF). In response, authorities enforced Section 144, banning cattle markets and prohibiting inter-district cattle movement for 10 days before Eidul Azha. Emergency Measures Enforced Deputy Commissioner Rao Atif Raza chaired a meeting
