Federal govt announces five Eid holidays

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced Eid holidays from the 17th to 21st of this month.The Interior Ministry has approved July 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 as holidays on account of Eidul Fitr. Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan approved the holidays and sent it to the prime minister for final approval.It may be noted here that July 18 (Saturday) and 19 (Sunday) are weekly off days for the federal government employees.According to the notification, the federal government employees will enjoy holidays from July 17 to July 21.