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Ashura 2026: Sindh announces holidays on June 25 and 26

Pakistan Observer · Jun 22, 2026, 10:17 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • The holidays will be observed on June 25 and 26 as Muslims across the world, including Pakistan, will pay tribute to Hazrat Imam Hussain and his companions.
  • The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony announced that the holy month of Muharram-ul-Haram, marking the beginning of the Islamic New Year 1448 AH, commenced on June 14.

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