KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced a holiday on Monday, November 9, for the Hindu community on the occasion of Diwali, one of the community’s major religious festivals.
The decision was taken during a provincial cabinet meeting chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah at the Chief Minister’s House in Karachi.
During the meeting, the provincial cabinet approved a holiday on Monday for members of the Hindu community to celebrate Diwali.
The move reflects the provincial government’s commitment to respecting the religious freedom, cultural traditions and festivals of minority communities living in Sindh.
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most significant festivals celebrated by the Hindu community with great religious fervor.
