Which Islamic holidays are widely celebrated in Pakistan?

In Pakistan, Muslim citizens widely celebrate two major Islamic holidays, which are determined by the lunar calendar and therefore vary in date each year:1

• Eid al-Fitr: Known as the "Festival of Breaking Fast," this holiday marks the conclusion of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. Celebrations typically include communal prayers, the giving of alms, wearing new clothes, and visiting friends and family.12
• Eid al-Adha: This festival marks the end of the hajj pilgrimage. It is characterized by communal prayers at daybreak and the ritual sacrifice of an animal, with the meat traditionally divided among the poor, relatives, and the household.134

Additionally, the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad is a widely observed religious holiday in Pakistan. Ashura is also observed, though practices differ between Sunni and Shi'i Muslims; for the latter, it is a significant period of mourning for the martyrdom of Al-Husayn ibn Ali.156