Govt announces public holidays on 9th, 10th of Muharram

The federal government on Thursday issued a notification announcing July 28 and July 29 as public holidays to commemorate Ashura.

The day of Ashura is marked by Muslims across the world to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions on Muharram 10.

The 9th and 10th of Muharram, which fall on the aforementioned dates, have been declared public holidays across the country.