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Public holiday announced on June 17, 2026
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- Add ARY News on Google AAResize PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a public holiday across the province on June 17, 2026, on the occasion of 1st Muharram 1448 AH.
- The first day of Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year and is also observed as the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Umar Farooq (RA), the second Caliph of Islam.
- Under the notification, government offices and other public institutions across the province will remain closed on 1st Muharram.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a public holiday across the province on June 17, 2026, on the occasion of 1st Muharram 1448 AH.
The first day of Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year and is also observed as the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Umar Farooq (RA), the second Caliph of Islam.
According to a notification issued by the Administration Department, the holiday will be observed in line with the decision of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee regarding the sighting of the Muharram moon and the commencement of the new Islamic year.
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