Sindh Schools to remain closed on Monday

KARACHI: The schools and other educational institutions in Sindh will remain closed on February 26 (Monday) on account of Shab-e-Barat.

A notification issued by the provincial authorities stated that all the public and private educational institutions under the administrative control of Sindh schools and college departments will remain closed on February 26.

The holiday has been announced in pursuance of the decisions taken by Sindh’s sub-committee of the steering committee on education.

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Shab-e-Barat is the holiest night between the 14th and 15th of Shaban, which Muslims observe to seek forgive­ness from Allah.

Special religious gatherings will be held throughout the country and people will also visit graveyards to say prayers at the graves of their loved ones.