LAHORE: The Punjab government has declared a public holiday across the province on the occasion of Shab-e-Barat, a formal notification of which has also been issued.
According to a notification issued by the Services and General Administration Department (S&GAD), all government offices, autonomous and semi-autonomous institutions, government corporations, local councils and all government and semi-government educational institutions under the administrative control of the Punjab government will remain closed on Wednesday, February 4.
The holiday will be applicable equally to all districts of the province. The Auqaf Department and other relevant institutions have also been directed to ensure proper arrangements in view of the possible rush in mosques, shrines and graveyards so that any unpleasant situation can be avoided.
On the other hand, the School Education Department Sindh has also declared a holiday in educational institutions on 15 Shaban on the occasion of Shab-e-Barat.
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