Pahang is to emulate the federal government in declaring Friday July 8 a special holiday if Aidilfitri falls on Wednesday July 6, said state secretary Muhammad Safian Ismail.

If Aidilfitri falls on July 6, then July 7 will also be a public holiday.

Muhammad Safian said in a statement that the special holiday would also apply to statutory bodies, local government authorities and state government subsidiaries.

- Bernama