Schools, colleges to remain closed on April 18

The Government of Sindh on Monday announced that all educational institutions will remain closed on April 18 (Tuesday).

The School, Education and Literacy Department of the Government of Sindh issued a notification in this regard.

“In pursuance of the decision of the Steering Committee Meeting of the School Education and Literacy Department, Government of Sindh, held on 22nd February 2022, all government and private educational institutions […] shall remain closed on Tuesday 18th April 2023 on account of Shab-e-Qadar (27th Ramadan, 1444),” the notification read.

Shab-e-Qadar (night of power) will be observed across the country tonight as all believers will seek forgiveness from Allah.

It should also be noted that the federal government has announced a five-day holiday on the auspicious occasion of  Eid ul Fitr.

All the government, semi-government and private organisations, factories banks and educational institutions will remain closed from April 21 to 25 on account of the Eid, according to a statement issued by the interior ministry.

Ramadan 2023 started on March 23, after much confusion during the meeting for the moonsighting.

While the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is set to meet on April 20 for the sighting of the Eid ul Fitr crescent moon, a statement from the religious affairs ministry said.

The meeting is set to be held at the religious affairs ministry in Islamabad and will be presided over by Ruet-e-Halal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, the statement said.

The statement further said the meetings of the zonal committees will be held at designated locations across the country.