KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced that all educational institutes in Sindh will remain closed tomorrow (April 18) on account of Shab-e-Qadr.
“In pursuance of the decision of the Steering Committee Meeting of the School Education and Literacy Department, Government of Sindh, held on 22nd February 2022, all government and private educational institutions […] shall remain closed on Tuesday 18th April 2023 on account of Shab-e-Qadar (27th Ramadan, 1444),” the notification read.
Shab-e-Qadar (night of power) will be observed across the country tonight as all believers will seek forgiveness from Allah.
It should also be noted that the federal government has announced a five-day holiday on the auspicious occasion of Eid ul Fitr.
All the government, semi-government and private organisations, factories banks and educational institutions will remain closed from April 21 to 25 on account of the Eid, according to a statement issued by the interior ministry.