KARACHI: The Sindh government has declared a two-day public holiday for the Hindu community on the occasion of Diwali, one of their most important religious festivals.
According to an official notification, October 20 and 21 (Monday and Tuesday) will be observed as general holidays across the province.
The holidays will allow Hindu employees to celebrate Diwali with full enthusiasm, giving them time for family gatherings, religious rituals, and cultural festivities.
The notification, issued by the Services, General Administration and Coordination Department (SGA&CD), states that the holidays will apply to all government offices, autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies, local councils, and corporations under the Sindh government.
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The order will be effective across urban and rural areas, ensuring members of the Hindu community can observe Diwali without work-related duties. It also applies to municipal offices, district councils, and other local authorities.
The notification, signed by Chief Secretary Sindh Asif Hyder Shah, mentioned that any exams scheduled by schools, colleges, and universities during these dates will be postponed and rescheduled later.
It further clarified that the holidays are meant exclusively for the Hindu community.
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, marks the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. It is celebrated with prayers, lighting of lamps, sweets, and cultural events. The festival holds deep religious and social significance for Sindh’s Hindu community, one of the largest in Pakistan.
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