Pakistan, Aug. 9 -- The Sindh government has announced August 5 as a public holiday for schools across the province on account of the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA).

Sindh Sindh School Education & Literacy Department on Friday announced August 15 (20th Safar, 1447 AH) as a public holiday to observe Chehlum.

"In the pursuance of decision taken in the meeting of Sub-Committee of the Steering Committee held on 28th November, 2025, all public and private educational institutions working under the administrative control of School Education & Literacy Department, Government of Sindh, shall remain closed on 15th August, 2025 on account of Chehlum," the department said in a notification.

Following this announcement, schools observing Satu...