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ISLAMABAD: The federal government has declared a public holiday on September 17 tomorrow on Tuesday, to mark the Eid Milad un Nabi on 12th Rabi ul Awal.

In this regard, the Cabinet Division issued a notification stating that the government has announced a nationwide public holiday on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (12th Rabi ul Awwal) on September 17.

In this regard, all schools, colleges, government, semi-government, banks, and private offices will be closed across the country.

Muslims worldwide observe the 12th of Rabi ul Awwal, the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar, marking the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Earlier, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Wednesday that the moon of Rabi-ul-Awwal 1446 Hijri was not sighted in the country, so the Islamic month will start from September 6 (today).

September 17 holiday in Pakistan

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