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Punjab Govt announces grants for non-Muslims during religious festivals

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LAHORE: The provincial government of Punjab has decided to provide special grants to non-Muslim citizens on their respective religious festivals, with the aim of promoting inclusion and supporting minority communities.

According to reports, March and April mark the celebration of major religious festivals across different faiths. While Muslims will celebrate Eid after Ramadan, other religious communities will also celebrate important events.

  • The Hindu community will celebrate Holi on March 13 and 14. The Sikh community will commemorate Khalsa Janam Din and Vaisakhi on April 14. The Christian community will celebrate Easter on April 20.

Financial assistance for minority families

Punjab Minister for Minority Affairs Sardar Ramesh Arora announced that special grants will be provided to Sikh, Hindu and Christian communities during their religious festivals. Under this initiative, financially struggling families from these communities will get a grant of Rs. 15,000 to help them celebrate their respective occasions easily.

He added that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif considers minority communities as an integral part of society and is committed to ensuring their rights and welfare.

This initiative is part of the Punjab government’s ongoing efforts to promote religious harmony and support disadvantaged communities across the province.

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