Sindh government announces public holiday on December 25

Holiday announced for all offices, autonomous, semi-autonomous bodies, corporations and local councils

The Sindh government, on Monday, announced a public holiday in the province on December 25 on account of the birth of Pakistan's founder Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and to mark the festivities of Christmas.

An official notification in this regard was issued by the Services, General Administration and Coordination Department of Sindh government.

The festivals of minorities are celebrated officially by the government to promote inter-faith harmony in the country.



The 2.2 billion Christians around the world celebrate December 25 as the birthday of Prophet Jesus. The population of Pakistan, Christians included, celebrate December 25 as the birth-date of the man who grew up to found the nation.

It is a cause for double celebrations each year.

The holiday has been announced for all offices, autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies, corporations and local councils that fall under the jurisdiction of the provincial government, excluding essential services.