The Sindh government has announced a two-day holiday on September 5 and 6 in connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi.
A review issued Wednesday confirmed that the holiday would be complied with throughout the province. The holiday corresponds to the 12th of Rabi-Ul-Awwal, which marks the Prophet of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
According to the announcement “The holiday will apply to all government offices, autonomous bodies, semi-autonomous bodies, businesses and local councils operating under the administrative control of Sindh’s government.”
However, essential services will continue uninterrupted. “Officers and officials dealing with flooding tasks, relief services and other related services will remain on duty during these holidays,” the message said.
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The federal government had previously declared September 6 as a nationwide holiday to mark the religious apartment.
Eid Milad-un-Nabi is celebrated over Pakistan with processions, religious gatherings and recitations as citizens paid tribute to the life and teachings of the prophet (PBUH).
