The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has assured that new currency notes will be available to the public ahead of Eid ul fitr. Commercial banks across the country have already begun distributing fresh banknotes, which are in high demand during Eid for the tradition of giving Eidi.
According to the SBP, Rs. 27 billion worth of new notes have been supplied to 17,000 branches of commercial banks during Ramadan. The central bank has also instructed banks to ensure easy access to fresh notes.
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Additionally, ATMs will continue dispensing clean and standard notes, while cash monitoring teams have been deployed to prevent shortages.
Possibility of an Extended Eid Holiday
Meanwhile, Pakistanis are anticipating an extended Eid break this year. According to the Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council, Eidul Fitr is likely to fall on March 31, 2025, as the Shawwal crescent is expected to be visible on March 30.
Since Eid is expected on a Monday, speculation is growing that the government may declare a five-day holiday from March 29 to April 2. If additional leave is granted on April 3 and 4, the break could extend to nine days, from March 29 to April 6.
However, the final holiday schedule will depend on the official moon sighting announcement.
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