Introduction to Iqbal Day as a Public Holiday The government of Pakistan has officially declared November 9 a national public holiday to observe Iqbal Day, celebrating the birth anniversary of Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal, Pakistan’s national poet and philosopher. A recent…
Govt announces two-day Muharram holidays in Pakistan Ashura 2024
Introduction Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, holds immense religious significance for Muslims worldwide. This article explores the recent announcement by the federal government of Pakistan declaring a two-day holiday on 9th and 10th Muharram, known as Ashura….