Eid al-Fitr

Students Get 9-Day Holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr

Tamseela Akhtar

Mar 24, 2025

RAWALPINDI: Students in Rawalpindi are set for an extended 9-day break on Eid-ul-Fitr, giving them ample time to celebrate.

According to a notification from the Ministry of Education, all educational institutions will remain closed from March 29 to April 5.

Additionally, 9th-grade board exams will be put on hold during the holidays. Both public and private schools will stay shut for the entire Eid week, ensuring students enjoy a stress-free festival.

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