The federal government on Wednesday announced a two-day public holiday on account of Aushra (Muharram 9 and 10).
According to the notification, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the two-day public holiday for Ashura on 8 and 9 August 2022 (Monday and Tuesday).
“It is for general information that the Prime Minister is pleased to declare 8th and 9th August 2022 (Monday and Tuesday) as public holidays on the occasion of Ashura (9th & 10th Muharram 1444 AH),” according to the notification.
“All private and government offices, educational institutes, businesses, and other activities would remain shut during the two days,” the notification said.
The National Command and Operation Centre has already issued guidelines for holding Muharram gatherings and processions.
Some of the aspects meriting necessary actions at the federal and federating units level include the following:
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