All educational institutions in the province will be closed on Monday, April 1, in observance of Youm-e-Ali, the Sindh government declared on Sunday.
Sindh’s public and private educational institutions would all be closed on Monday, as per a government notification.
“With the approval of competent authority as per decision taken in the meeting of the Sub Committee of Steering Committee held on November 13, 2023, the School Education and Literacy Department, Government of Sindh, hereby declares holiday on the account of Youm-e-Hazrat Ali (RA) Monday April 1, 2024,” stated the notification.
On the 21st of Ramadan each year, Youm-e-Ali is celebrated, and nationwide processions are held to honor Hazrat Ali’s martyrdom (RA).