KARACHI: The Sindh government has declared Tuesday March 30 a public holiday in the province on account of the auspicious occassion of Shab-e-Barat.
According to a notification issued by the Sindh government, all the public and private educational institutions will remain closed on March 30 in connection with Shab-e-Barat.
“In pursuance of the decision taken in the steering committee meeting on education held on Saturday, January 30, 2021, all public and private educational institutions, falling under the administrative domain of the College Education Department, shall remain closed on March 30, 2021, on account of Shab-e-Barat,” read the notification.
Earlier, the Sindh government had announced a public holiday on the March 29 on account of Shab-e-Barat.
Shab-e-Barat (the night of forgiveness) is observed across the country with religious fervour and solemnity every year. The night falls on the fifteenth day of Sha’ban and around two weeks before the beginning of the holy month of Ramazan. Special prayers are offered throughout the night to seek blessings of Almighty Allah.
Shab-e-Barat gives a chance to the people to seek forgiveness from Almighty Allah. Many people fast next day as a part of Sunnah. It is regarded as a night when the fortunes of individuals for the coming year are decided This is also a night when prayers are arranged for forgiveness from Allah for one’s deceased ancestors.
