Is 1st Muharram a Public Holiday Across Pakistan?
Short answer: No, 1st Muharram is not automatically observed as a nationwide public holiday across Pakistan every year. Holiday announcements vary by province and are subject to the official moon sighting decision of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. For Muharram 1448 AH, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a public holiday on 1st Muharram, subject to … Read more