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Sindh Declares Two-Day Public Holiday for Ashura on July 5-6

Sindh Declares Two-Day Public Holiday for Ashura on July 5-6

The Sindh government has declared a two-day public holiday on July 5 and 6, 2025, marking the 9th and 10th of Muharram, in observance of Ashura. notification, issued by the Services, General Administration & Coordination Department on July 1, confirms that all provincial government offices, along with autonomous and semi-autonomous institutions, corporations, and local councils … Read more

9th Muharram being observed across country to honor memory of Karbala

9th Muharram being observed across country to honor memory of Karbala

Today, on 9th Muharram, processions are being organized across the country to pay homage to the great sacrifice of the grandson of the Holy Prophet Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions. The main procession of the 9th Muharram in Karachi is held from Nishtar Park while Allama Shahenshah Hussain Naqvi will address the Central Majlis … Read more

Several Clerics Banned In Islamabad For Maintaining Peace During Muharram

Several Clerics Banned In Islamabad For Maintaining Peace During Muharram

In view of Muharram, the district administration has banned the entry of several clerics and dhikrs in order to maintain law and order in the capital, while the activities of some other clerics have also been restricted. One thousand gatherings and processions will be held in the city during Muharram. According to the report, the … Read more

Special guidelines issued by NCOC to guard against spread of COVID-19 in Muharram 2021

The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has declared distinct strategies for protection against the widespread COVID-19 throughout Muharram 2021. The strategies have been delivered understanding the religious importance and numerous safety announcements have been made by the ulema, stated NCOC. All majalis (congregations) and juloos (parades) will be held in harmony with the government-obligatory Covid-19 safety procedures, NCOC. … Read more

Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee sights Muharram 2021 moon

Ramadan Moon Sighted In Pakistan

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has announced the sighting of the Muharram-ul-Haram moon, which marks the start of the new Islamic year, 1443 AH. Whereas, Youm e Ashura, which is the 10th of Muharram will occur on August 19. The Chairman of Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Moulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad chaired the conference for the … Read more

Pakistani celebrities honor the memory of the martyrs of Karbala

Muharram is one of Muslims’ most important months, and marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year based on the lunar Hijri calendar, and is considered a holy month, second only to Ramadan in its importance. Many Pakistani celebrities took to their official social media accounts to pay tribute to Imam Hussain (RA) and his … Read more

Prime Minister’s message to the nation on the occasion of Ashura Day

Prime Minister

The Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan has issued a message on the occasion of Ashura Day. He said that today is the tenth day of the holy month of Muharram and the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA). In this regard, the Prime Minister said that today Muslims are remembering this great sacrifice, although … Read more