Pakistan Railways unveils special trains & discounts for Eidul Fitr 2025

ISLAMABAD: Newly appointed Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi has announced the running of special trains and reduction in fares for the convenience of the public before the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr 2025.

Addressing a press conference, Hanif Abbasi directed the railway authorities to ensure the safety of passengers and their property, and stressed the installation of surveillance devices to avoid any accidents.

The minister expressed his determination that efforts will be made to increase the revenue of the railways and reduce its expenses.

He added that special trains will be run from 25th Ramadan, and train fares will be reduced on the occasion of Eid.

The railways minister also said that remittances have increased, and talks are underway with various countries regarding the ML-1 project.

It may be recalled that Hanif Abbasi was recently inducted into the federal cabinet and was entrusted with the Railways ministry only three days ago.

Meanwhile, there are likely to be six Eid-ul-Fitr holidays in Pakistan this year.

According to reports, the Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council has predicted that Ramadan will last for 29 days and Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on March 31.

Astronomers believe that the Shawwal moon will be sighted in most parts of Pakistan on the evening of March 30, as it will be 26 hours old – meeting the criteria for moon sighting.

If Ramadan lasts for 29 days, Eid will be celebrated from Monday to Wednesday (March 31 to April 2). If it lasts for 30 days, Eid will be celebrated from Tuesday to Thursday (April 1 to April 3).

As weekends (Saturday and Sunday) are already holidays for government employees, there could be a total of six holidays for Eid.