Govt Announces Public Holidays on July 28th and 29th 

The federal government has announced public holidays to be observed on 28^th and 29^th July, 2023 on account of Ashura. 

According to the notification issued by Cabinet Division, Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif announced 28^th and 29^th July (Friday and Saturday) as public holidays to observe 9^th and 10^th Muharram, 1445 AH. 

Government of Sindh has also announced a ban on pillion riding on 9^th and 10^th Muharram to ensure that Ashura days activities continue without any hindrance. 

In addition, armed forces will be deployed across the country to ensure security during the holy days of Muharram.  

The beginning of the new Islamic Year 1445 AH will begin from July 20^th while Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court announced the First of Muharram to be observed in 19^th July.