Sindh announces public holidays for Eid-ul-Adha

The Sindh government has announced a three-day public holiday for Eid-ul-Adha, according to the notification issued on Thursday.

The notification said that the Eid holidays will commence from June 17 (Monday) to June 19 (Wednesday).

The government employees would enjoy a five-day long vacation due to a holiday prior to the weekend.

Muslims from around the world visit Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj in Makkah's Grand Mosque and other locations in the city including Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah.

After performing the sacred pilgrimage the on Day of Arafat, the ninth day of Hajj, Muslims across the globe will celebrate Eid-ul-Adha on the 10th day of Zil Hajj.

In Pakistan, Eid-ul-Adha will be celebrated on June 17, as the Zil-Hajj moon was sighted on June 7.

Animals such as cows, goats and camels are slaughtered to commemorate a sacrifice by the Prophet Ibrahim (AS) on God's command.