Sindh educational institutes to remain closed tomorrow

KARACHI: All educational institutes (schools) throughout Sindh will remain closed tomorrow (Tuesday) on account of Shab-e-Miraj. The day has been declared as a public holiday for schools in Sindh.

According to an official notification. All public educational institutes under the Sindh Education Department jurisdiction will remain closed tomorrow.

Only Sindh province has announced an official holiday for educational institutes tomorrow, while no other provinces have made such an announcement.

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Shab-e-Mairaj, also known as the Night of Ascension, is observed annually on the 27th of Rajab (lunar calendar). It commemorates the Isra (night journey) and Mairaj (ascension) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during which he was taken on a divine journey to meet Allah Almighty, crossing seven heavens on the celestial steed ‘al-Buraq.’

On this sacred night, Muslims gather in mosques after Isha prayers for special worship that continues until Fajr. Mahafil-e-Naat and other gatherings are organised, and mosques, homes, and streets are adorned with lights and decorations.

Additionally, people visit the graves of loved ones to pray for the forgiveness of departed souls and seek blessings from Allah Almighty.