The federal government has announced holidays on the 9th and 10th of Muharram on the occasion of Ashura Day.
Ashura Day is celebrated all over the world, including Pakistan, in memory of the sacrifices made by the grandson of the Prophet, Hazrat Imam Hussain, and his family for Islam, in which various aspects of the life of the Ahl al-Bayt are highlighted.
Like every year, this year also the government has announced holidays on the occasion of Muharram.
The Cabinet Division has issued a notification for the holiday of 9th and 10th Muharram i.e. 16th and 17th July, Tuesday and Wednesday across the country.
