KARACHI: The Government of Sindh has issued a revised notification regarding holidays for Eid Al-Adha, reducing the number of public holidays, officials said.
According to the new notification issued by the Sindh government, holidays for Eid Al-Adha will be observed from May 26 to May 28.
The official statement said that public holidays will be observed from 9 to 11 Dhul Hijjah 1447 Hijri in connection with Eid Al-Adha.
The notification further clarified that the Eid Al-Adha holidays have been reduced from four days to three days. Earlier, the provincial government had announced four days of holidays for the festive occasion.
The revised schedule will apply across the province of Sindh, with all government offices and institutions observing the updated holiday plan for Eid Al-Adha.
Meanwhile, authorities in Karachi have launched a large-scale crackdown against illegal cattle markets across multiple districts, following special directives from Commissioner Karachi Syed Hasan Naqvi.
According to officials, the operation in Karachi was carried out in coordination with district administrations and police, resulting in the arrest of several individuals and the registration of FIRs against those involved in setting up unauthorized livestock markets.
The Commissioner stated that illegal cattle markets in Karachi are causing serious sanitation issues and contributing to heavy traffic congestion, creating difficulties for residents across the city.
Deputy Commissioners along with law enforcement agencies have intensified operations to dismantle such setups. In Shah Faisal Colony, individuals involved in establishing an illegal market were arrested and legal action was initiated.
