Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announces fares by 10 percent discount for domestic flights during the three days of Eid-ul-Fitr.
The Eid-ul-Fitr package was announced after Aviation Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique issued special directives to the National Carrier CEO, a PIA spokesperson said.
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The discount will be valid for passengers traveling on domestic routes from 22 April onwards.
In addition to this, the PIA has also introduced a new feature to enhance the travel experience of its passengers. The airline has launched a WhatsApp number that allows passengers to confirm tickets and seats online. With the help of a chatbot, passengers can get guidance on flight status, schedule, and other important matters.
Similarly, Pakistan Railways announced to run five special trains on Eidul Fitr 2023 to facilitate the people.
Pakistan Railways will run five special trains on Eid-ul-Fitr from Karachi to Lahore and Karachi and Peshawar. The schedule of the special trains will be announced by the railway department soon
Eid-ul-Fitr likely to fall on 22nd April
Earlier The Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council (RHRC) said that Eid-ul-Fitr likely to fall on 22nd April 2023.
The chances of Eid falling on April 21, Friday were very low as the new crescent will be born at 9:13 am on April 20 and its age will be less than 10 hours that day.
While speaking to the media, the council’s Secretary-General, Khalid Ijaz Mufti, said that the Ruet officials is set to meet on 20th April , in order to sight the Shawwal moon.
It was unlikely that the Shawwal moon will be sighted on 21st April evening, he said, adding that if the crescent is sighted on Thursday evening, then Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Friday, April 21.
Mufti Khalid Ijaz said that Eid ul Fitr 2023 will most likely be celebrated on April 22 after completing 30 fasting days of the holy month of Ramazan.
“The birth of the moon is expected to occur on Thursday, April 20, at 9:13am Pakistan Standard Time (PST), he said, adding that the duration of moon should be more than 19 hours and its age will be less than 10 hours in Pakistan.
“Even if the sky is clear that day [April 20], the moon wouldn’t be spotted,” Mutfi Khalid added.
Therefore, the 30th of Ramazan will be observed on 21st April , and the 1st of Shawwal will be celebrated on 22nd April , said the council.
Remember that Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the Holy month of Ramazan, during which Muslims fast from dawn until dusk. The festival is typically celebrated with prayers, family gatherings, feasting and full Zeal & Zest.
