The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has announced a local holiday on June 8 on the occasion of the annual Urs of Hazrat Abdullah Shah Ghazi (RA).
According to media reports, the Human Resource Management Department of KMC has issued a formal notification declaring June 8, corresponding to 22 Zul Hijjah 1447 AH, as a local public holiday in the city.
The notification says that the holiday has been announced in light of a resolution approved by the Karachi City Council.
All offices operating under the administrative control of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation will remain closed on the day.
However, institutions and departments providing essential and emergency services will continue to function as usual to ensure that citizens do not face any disruption in the availability of basic services.
KMC officials said the decision to declare a local holiday has been formally approved by the competent authority.
All relevant departments and divisions have been informed to ensure effective implementation of the notification and smooth observance of the holiday across the city’s municipal administration.
