Sindh announces public holiday on 29th on account of Shab-e-Barat

The Sindh government on Friday has announced a public holiday on the 15th of Shaban (March 29) on account of Shab-e-Barat.

According to a notification issued in this regard, all government and private educational institutions across the province will remain closed on March 29.

"In pursuance of the decision taken in the Steering Committee meeting on Education held on Saturday, January 30, 2021, all public and private educational institutions, falling under the administrative domain of the College Education Department, shall remain closed on March 29, 2021, on account of Shab-e-Barat," the notification read.

Shab-e-Barat is observed throughout Pakistan with a lot of reverence and humility.