Public holiday announced in all educational institutions tomorrow

KARACHI: The Sindh government has declared a public holiday on February 19 (Wednesday) to mark the Urs of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.

In a recent development, the Sindh government has declared a public holiday on February 19 (Wednesday) to mark the Urs of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.

According to the notification issued by the services, the General Administration and Coordination Department, all government and semi-government offices, schools, and colleges will remain closed for the Urs.

Various events of cultural and spiritual significance, including a literary conference, traditional Sindhi wrestling (Malakhro), and the loud and colorful Dhamal dance will take place during the Urs.

The provincial government has provided support centers at the shrine to facilitate the flow of tens of thousands of devotees. The Urs of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar is of paramount significance; it’s an important and leading annual event with an inflow of one of the largest religious assemblages from Shaban 18 to 20 every year in Sehwan Sharif.

The devotees from Sindh, Punjab, and all other areas flock to the shrine in honor of the Sufi saint, an oath of values of the colorful cultural and spiritual diversity of the country.

Fortunately, as the festivities beckon, security assurances are now in place, giving some extra comfort to local devotees and residents during their holidays.