The federal government on Thursday issued a notification announcing July 28 and July 29 as public holidays to commemorate Ashura.
“It is for general information that the Prime Minister is pleased to declare 28th to 29th July, 2023 (Friday & Saturday) as public holidays on the occasion of Ashura (9th & 10th Moharram 1445 AH),” a notification issued by the Cabinet Division stated.
The country marked the first of Muharram, the beginning of the new Islamic year 1445 AH, Wednesday evening (July 19), which means Youm-e-Ashura will be observed on July 29 (Saturday).
Moreover, the Federal Ministry of Interior has decided countrywide deployment of the Pakistan Army troops during Muharram.
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The day of Ashura is marked by Muslims across the world to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions on Muharram 10.
The 9th and 10th of Muharram, which fall on the aforementioned dates, have been declared public holidays across the country.
Muslims all over the world revere Muharram not only as the first month of the Islamic calendar but also as a month that signifies perseverance, conviction, and courage to fight forces of evil.
Prophet Muhammad’s grandson Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) had embraced martyrdom in the month of Muharram.
