KARACHI: The Sindh government on Friday announced local holiday on April 12 (Wednesday) on the account of Youm-e-Ali.
The provincial government issued a notification in this regard. According to the notification, all the educational institutes will remain closed on Wednesday (April 12) on the account of Youm-e-Ali.
The notification reads, “In pursuance of decision of Steering Committee meeting held on February 22, 2022, all the public and private educational institutes under the administrative control of College Education Department shall remain closed on Wednesday April 12, 2022 on account of Youm-e-Ali (21st Ramzan, 1444).”
Youm-e-Ali is observed across the country on 21st of Ramadan every year. A large numbers of processions were taken out throughout the South Asian country to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Ali (RA).
People also gather in mosques and other places of worship to offer special prayers and to reflect on Hazrat Ali’s life and teachings. Many people also organize processions and gatherings to pay tribute to him and to remember his contributions to Islam.
