ISLAMABAD: September 6 is celebrated as National Defence Day in Pakistan, there is a lot of talk on social media about whether it will be a public holiday this year or not.
It is traditionally a day to pay tribute to Pakistan’s military achievements, particularly country defence efforts during the 1965 war against India.
Currently, according to the notification issued by the Federal Cabinet Division regarding public holidays this year, September 6 will not be an official public holiday in Pakistan.
However, speculations are being made that since a holiday was given on May 28 on the occasion of Takbeer Day, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif may announce a public holiday on September 6 as well.
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Rabi ul Awal 2024: On the other hand, there will be a public holiday across the country on 12 Rabi Al-Awwal on the occasion of Milad-ul-Nabi (peace be upon him).
It should be noted that the moon of Rabi-ul-Awwal has not been sighted in the country. Therefore, the 1st of Rabi-ul-Awwal is on Friday, and the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal will be on Tuesday, September 17.
