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Muharram : Govt announces public holidays on July 16-17

A notification has been issued from the cabinet division

GNN Web Desk
Published 6 months ago on Jul 9th 2024, 2:24 pm
By Web Desk
Muharram : Govt announces public holidays on July 16-17

Islamabad: The federal government has announced July 16 and July 17 as public holidays on the occasion of the Youm-e-Ashura.  

"The Prime Minister is pleased to declare 16th and 17th July, 2024 (Tuesday and Wednesday) as public holidays on the occasion of Ashura (9th & 10th Moharram 1446 AH)," a notification issued by the Cabinet Division stated.

Muslims in Pakistan and across the globe will observe the religious occasion with grief and sorrow.