Four-day long weekend expected in Pakistan in September

LAHORE: Great news has come to the fore for the Pakistani people, a four-day long holiday is expected at the beginning of next September, which will provide the citizens with the best opportunity for entertainment and relaxation.

According to sources from the Meteorological Department and Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, the moon of Rabi-ul-Awwal is likely to be sighted on August 24. If this prediction proves correct, 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal will be celebrated with religious devotion and respect across the country on Friday, September 5, and a public holiday will be declared on that day.

Immediately after this, an official holiday will also be given on the occasion of Pakistan Defense Day on September 6, when the entire nation will pay tribute to its martyrs and ghazis. After this, Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8 will be regular holidays due to the weekend, thus, overall, the public will get a long break of four days.

According to sociologists, these consecutive holidays will prove to be a good opportunity for peace of mind and family bonding for the citizens. Such occasions have a positive impact on the social level and provide people with a time of peace away from their daily routines.

It should be noted that this year, the people of Pakistan were blessed with long holidays on various occasions, which were celebrated in a grand manner by the citizens. These expected holidays in September will also bring happy moments for the people.