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ISLAMABAD: Federal government has officially announced public holidays on Muharram 9 and 10.
As per the notification, public holidays for the 9th and 10th of Muharram will be observed on July 28 and 29 on account of 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 will mark the first of Muharram, the beginning of the new Islamic year 1445 AH, this evening i.e. July 20, which means Youm-e-Ashura will be observed on July 29 i.e. Saturday.
