Govt announces public holiday to celebrate Eid Miladun Nabi
Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) will fall on October 30, 2020. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
The federal government on Monday announced a public holiday on 12th Rabiul Awwal throughout the country.
According to a notification issued by the interior ministry, all government institutions will remain closed on October 30 (Friday).
“It is notified for general information that Friday, October 30, 2020 shall be public holiday on the occasion of Eid Miladun Nabi (12th Rabiul Awwal 1442AH) throughout the country,” the notification said.
Muslims around the world celebrate the birth of Holy Prophet (PBUH) locally known as Eid Miladun Nabi, on the 12th of Rabiul Awwal.
As the religious occasion approaches, various buildings, mosques and shrines in the country are decorated with lights.
The government and religious organisations chalk out a number of programmes to highlight the character and merciful acts of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) with great reverence and devotion.
Stringent security measures are also adopted to avoid any untowards situation and to ensure safe passage of the sacred day.
(WITH ADDITIONAL INPUT FROM NEWS DESK)