Sindh declares March 13 holiday ahead of Jumma-tul-Wida
“Sindh has announced a province-wide public holiday for Friday, with most government institutions set to close except essential services.”
Key points
- Sindh has announced a province-wide public holiday for Friday, with most government institutions set to close except essential services.
- The move is linked to the observance of Jumma-tul-Wida.
The Sindh government has declared a public holiday across the province for Friday, March 13, according to a notification issued by the services department.
The order applies to government offices, autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies, corporations and local councils working under the provincial administration, while essential services will continue to operate. The announcement follows earlier remarks by Sindh Local Government Minister Nasir Hussain Shah regarding a holiday for Jumma-tul-Wida, the last Friday of Ramadan.
Geo News reported that the date remains linked to the Ramadan moon-sighting outcome, but March 13 is currently being treated as the likely day for the observance.
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