NO:SO(A&T-I) Steering Comtt:/9-1/2018
10-February-2025
College Education Department, Government Of Sindh
Sindh Government Announces Holiday for Colleges on Shab-e-Barat 2025:
In a recent development, the Government of Sindh has officially declared Friday, 14th February 2025, as a public holiday for all public and private colleges across the province in observance of Shab-e-Barat (15th Shaban 1446 AH). This decision was made during a Sub-Committee meeting of the Steering Committee on Education held on 28th November 2024 and has now been formally notified by the College Education Department, Sindh.
The notification mandates that all educational institutions under the College Education Department’s jurisdiction will remain closed on this religious occasion, allowing students and faculty members to observe the night of Shab-e-Barat with devotion and prayers. The announcement is expected to be widely welcomed by students, teachers, and parents alike.
This move aligns with the Sindh government’s practice of recognizing significant Islamic events and ensuring that students and faculty members get the opportunity to observe important religious occasions. Please find the official notification below:
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH
COLLEGE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Karachi, dated 10th February, 2025
NOTIFICATION
NO:SO(A&T-I) Steering Comtt:/9-1/2018: In pursuance of the decision taken in the meeting of Sub-Committee of Steering Committee on Education held on 28th November 2024, all Public and Private Educational Institutions under the Administrative Control of College Education Department, Government of Sindh shall remain closed on Friday, 14th February, 2025 on account of Shab-e-Barat (15th Shaban-1446).
SECRETARY TO GOVT. OF SINDH
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Sindh College Holiday on 14th February 2025 – What You Need to Know:
The declaration of 14th February 2025 as a holiday for colleges in Sindh on account of Shab-e-Barat is a step towards acknowledging the cultural and religious values of students and teachers. Observed on 15th Shaban 1446 AH, Shab-e-Barat holds immense significance in the Islamic calendar, marking a night of prayers, forgiveness, and spiritual reflection.
The official notification has already been circulated among relevant authorities, including government offices, college administrations, and private institutions, ensuring strict implementation of the holiday. Students are advised to take note of this announcement to plan their academic schedules accordingly.
As the Sindh government continues to uphold religious observances through formal Government Notifications, it reflects a commitment to accommodating students’ religious needs while maintaining an organized academic calendar.
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