Islamabad – July 3, 2025: The Government of Pakistan has officially declared a two-day public holiday on the occasion of Ashura. According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division, 5th and 6th July 2025 (Saturday and Sunday) will be observed as public holidays nationwide to mark 9th and 10th Muharram 1447 A.H.
The decision was approved by the Prime Minister and is applicable to all federal and provincial government offices operating under both five-day and six-day working weeks. The official notification was released today by the Cabinet Secretariat, ensuring uniform observance of the Ashura days throughout the country.
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Ashura, observed on 9th and 10th Muharram, commemorates the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions in Karbala, and holds great religious significance for the Muslim community, particularly for the Shia sect.
The Cabinet Division has circulated the notification to all major ministries, divisions, intelligence agencies, provincial governments, police departments, and judiciary offices. It also instructed the press and electronic media for wide publicity.
This move allows citizens across Pakistan to take part in religious rituals, mourning processions, and prayers during one of the most important periods in the Islamic calendar.
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