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Are there any special holidays in Pakistan for Ramadan?

Sumi | 12 years ago

Or generally, are there any particular changes (office/school timings, holidays, etc.) in Pakistan during Ramadan?

(Also wondering, how you guys celebrate Ramadan...)

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Asked by: Sumi | 12 years ago | Answers: 8 | Views: 4875

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Ali Iqbal | 12 years ago

the timings of certain things does get changed... i am not sure exactly how coz its been two years.. but no holidays.. and to be frank there shouldnt be any. we play vollyball and cricket here in ramadan, and the poor indians playing with us wonder in amazement and ask us that how do we all do it without taking in anything for more than 16 hours.

and thats how it should be.

Answered by: Ali Iqbal | 12 years ago

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:) I do get your point. I guess, the only thing why one could change timings is because one would like to use that time for Ibadat (it won't be a waste then, inshaAllah) :)

Sumi | 12 years ago

well, i disagree... There should be changes in school, colleges nd offices timings in Ramadan nd we do have them here... Coz ramadan is nt for playing nd working throughout ur 'roza'... We are supposed to do 'ibadat' as well or what I should say 'extra ibadat'... Coz this is the month of blessings... And Allah bless us with 70 darjaat more of hasnaas for every single salaah bajamaat...

Faiq Latifi | 12 years ago

i didnt say timings should not be changed.. i said there arent any holidays and shouldnt be..

Ali Iqbal | 12 years ago

ohhhhhh... My baddd :P ...

Faiq Latifi | 12 years ago

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Osama Afzal | 12 years ago

There are no special holidays in ramadan , its just that the timings are changed according to iftar and sehri ...! at some places the working hours are reduced but at some places only the lunch hour is minuse from the total time.

Answered by: Osama Afzal | 12 years ago

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Makes sense. We are taught to balance our lives: religion and worldly life.

Sumi | 12 years ago

yes .. :)

Osama Afzal | 12 years ago

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Faiq Latifi | 12 years ago

And as far as holidays are concerned in Ramadan, we have only 1 gazetted holiday in Ramadan, and that is of 'Juma-tul-wida'.

Answered by: Faiq Latifi | 12 years ago

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thanks for the info, Faiq :)

Sumi | 12 years ago

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Zainab Hussain | 12 years ago

I just heard today on news that the schools have now reopened in sindh, this is a torture, they shud have extended the summer vacations, imagine kids going to school with keeping fast aur garmi aur us say bhi zayda problematic .. loadshedding

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Answered by: Zainab Hussain | 12 years ago

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You're right! Loadshedding is really more problematic than any other thing else...

- - | 12 years ago

I think, in the end, we fast for Allah and we all need to deal with different circumstances and Allah will reward us accordingly - He knows best. Ramadan is a sacred month and yes, holidays could be set in such a manner that children can benefit from it, but then again - how many would use that opportunity for extra Ibadat? - That, only Allah knows. However, what one could also do is dedicate this month to Ramadan and teach children things accordingly. I suppose, that this might benefit them more than holidays.

Sumi | 12 years ago

You're right but I think they shud hav given some holidays, like here normally, we have the ashara off from school.

Zainab Hussain | 12 years ago

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- - | 12 years ago

Yes, there are some changes in office timings. Just 0800 to 1300 hrs and no information about schools.

Answered by: - - | 12 years ago

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alright, thanks for the info. :)

Sumi | 12 years ago

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Maniha Aamir Barry | 12 years ago

mmm I don't know but I have summer holidays till 4sep. So no school in Ramazan.

Answered by: Maniha Aamir Barry | 12 years ago

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Sumi | 12 years ago

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Nabeha | 12 years ago

Only office timings are changed to 9 to 3 but that doesn't make any difference :/

Answered by: Nabeha | 12 years ago

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I see. Well, at least you are able to be at home for Iftari. That is a plus point. :)

Sumi | 12 years ago

Yes it is :)

Nabeha | 12 years ago

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Waqas Gillani | 12 years ago

Answered by: Waqas Gillani | 12 years ago

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thx

Sumi | 12 years ago

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Are there any special holidays in Pakistan for Ramadan?

Or generally, are there any particular changes (office/school timings, holidays, etc.) in Pakistan during Ramadan? (Also wondering, how you guys celebrate Ramadan...)

Or generally, are there any particular changes (office/school timings, holidays, etc.) in Pakistan during Ramadan?

(Also wondering, how you guys celebrate Ramadan...)