Karachi: The Sindh government has announced a holiday for all public and private educational institutions across the province on February 4 on account of Shab-e-Barat.
According to a notification issued by the Sindh Education and Literacy Department, the decision was made in a meeting of the steering committee’s sub-committee.
The notification said that all schools, colleges and other educational institutions under the department will remain closed on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Shab-e-Barat will be observed on the night of February 3. It falls on the 15th of Sha’ban, the eighth month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims believe this night is linked with forgiveness and the setting of destinies for the coming year.
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On this occasion, many people spend the night in prayers, repentance and worship. Some Muslims also observe fasting on the following day as a religious practice.
Traditionally, people visit graveyards to pray for their deceased relatives. Mosques and shrines remain lit, and special religious gatherings are held.
These include Quran recitation, sermons and collective prayers, where scholars highlight the importance of seeking Allah’s mercy and forgiveness on this night.
