Sindh Govt Issues Schools And Colleges Holidays Notice
According to recent reports, the interim government of Sindh has announced a public holiday for all public and private schools and colleges on 7th September to commemorate the Chehlum of Imam Hussain (RA).
This important day, observed 40 days after Ashura, honors the sacrifices of Imam Hussain (RA) and his 72 companions during the Battle of Karbala in 61 AD.
The Sindh Education Department today confirmed the closure of all public and private schools and colleges following a decision by its steering committee.
In many cities and towns across the country, people can expect funeral processions where citizens pay their respects to the martyrs of Karbala.
In related news, acting Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi officially declared a public holiday in Lahore on September 7 (Thursday) to commemorate the annual Urs of Data Ganj Bakhsh Syed Ali Hajveri.
During his visit to Data Darbar, the Prime Minister announced the three-day Urs ceremony which will begin today (Tuesday).
A community kitchen, also known as Langar Khana, is set up to cater to a large number of participants. Naqvi said: “It is our duty to ensure that everyone who attends the event has access to food.”
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