Sindh declares June 25, 26 as public holidays on account of Ashura
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The Sindh government on Monday announced public holidays on June 25 (Thursday) and 26 (Friday) on account of Ashura.
A notification to this effect was shared on the social media platform X by the Sindh Information Department. The notification, issued by Sindh’s chief secretary, said. “The government of Sindh, hereby declares June 25 and 26, 2026 as public holidays throughout the province of Sindh, on the occasion of Ashura (Muharram 9 and 10, 1448 A.H).”
It added that all offices, autonomous bodies, semi-autonomous bodies, corporations and local councils under the administrative control of the government of Sindh, except essential services, would remain closed.
Muharram is a month of mourning, observed in particular by Shia Muslims worldwide.
It commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where, amongst many, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), Imam Husain (RA), was martyred and other family members were martyred or subjected to humiliation.
Religious processions are also held across the country. ...