KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced a public holiday across the province on August 9 to mark the annual Urs of Sufi saint Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai.
According to Sindh Culture Secretary Muhammad Khan, the 282nd three-day Urs celebrations will begin on Saturday. Speaking to media, he said preparations have been finalised, and arrangements are in place to ensure smooth observance of the Urs.
The Secretary added that the Minister for Culture has officially invited the Governor of Sindh to inaugurate the event. He also noted that all relevant departments have been placed on high alert for the three-day celebrations.
Authorities in Hyderabad have also imposed a ban on the display of weapons during the Urs, and a formal notification regarding the public holiday has been issued by the Sindh government.
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Meanwhile, Pakistanis may get four consecutive holidays in August, including for Independence Day on August 14.
As per the Cabinet Division’s notification, a public holiday will be observed on Wednesday, August 14, for Pakistan’s Independence Day. Additionally, Chehlum of Imam Hussain is expected to fall on Friday, August 15.
Although Chehlum is not part of the federal public holidays, provinces may announce a local holiday. Last year, public holidays were announced in Rawalpindi and Karachi on the occasion.
If a local holiday is declared for Chehlum, Pakistanis may enjoy a long break from Thursday (August 14) to Sunday (August 17).
Authorities have issued directives for strict security measures across the country to maintain law and order during the Independence Day and Chehlum observances.
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