Fairs and Festival are an integral part of every Pakistani. Pakistan celebrates holidays and festivals of various faiths and special groups. There are some national and public holidays in Pakistan: Ashoura, Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (Birth of the Prophet), Pakistan Day, Independence Day, Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan), Allama Muhammad Iqbal Day, Eid ul-Azha (Feast of the Sacrifice), Quaid-e-Azam's Birthday. These festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates of the festivals. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night. Most restaurants are closed during the day and there is a restriction on smoking and drinking in public places. Eid al-Fitr and Eid ul-Azha may last from two to four days, depending on the region.
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