Tashkent, April 9 -- The Office of Muslims in Uzbekistan recently held an online meeting. Scholars and experts analyzed the Ramadan date, and astronomical calculations in detail. This matter was extensively discussed with the leaders of religious authorities from the Turkic states.

The Office of Muslims in Uzbekistan has announced that this year Eid will be on Wednesday, April 10, based on Islamic astronomical calculations, and observations. All employees will have three consecutive days off due to Ramadan. The holidays are established by presidential decree as follows: April 10 (Wednesday) is Eid; April 11 (Thursday) is an additional day off for everyone; and Friday, April 12, replaces the holiday originally scheduled for Saturday. Apri...