The federal government has officially declared Ashura (9th and 10th Muharram) holidays. The official notification states that the 28th and 29th of July (Friday and Saturday) will be declared public holidays in honor of the 9th and 10th of Moharam.
Muharram’s Holidays
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced after its meeting in Quetta on Tuesday that the Moharam crescent was not seen yesterday.
As a result, Youm-e-Ashur, the 10th of Moharram, will be observed across the country on Saturday, July 29th, according to the Committee.
Moharram’s Religious Importance
Moharram has deep historical and religious significance for Muslims all over the world. It is the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, and the Hijri year 1445 begins today.
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