Gilgit Local Holiday Schedule Announced for Ramadan 2025–Official Notification

Gilgit District Announces Local Holidays for March 2025:

The Deputy Commissioner (DC) and District Magistrate of Gilgit has officially declared local holidays for various religious and cultural occasions in March 2025. This announcement follows the directives of the Home & Prisons Department GB and aims to facilitate the local community in observing significant events.

According to the notification, the following dates have been designated as public holidays in Gilgit District:

• 21^st March 2025 (Friday) – Eid-e-Nowroze (20^th Ramadan 1446 A.H)
• 22^nd March 2025 (Saturday) – Death Anniversary of Hazrat Ali (A.S) (21^st Ramadan 1446 A.H)
• 24^th March 2025 (Monday) – Shab-e-Qadr (23^rd Ramadan 1446 A.H)
• 28^th March 2025 (Friday) – Shab-e-Qadr / Jummat-ul-Wida (27^th Ramadan 1446 A.H)

These holidays hold great religious and cultural significance for the people of Gilgit and will allow them to observe these events with devotion and respect.

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OFFICE OF THE
DC/DISTRICT MAGISTRATE
GILGIT

Notification

In pursuance of Home & Prisons Department GB letter No. CS-II-1(27)/95 dated 30^th May, 2001.

                              I, Amir Azam Hamza, Deputy Commissioner/District Magistrate Gilgit do hereby declare the following local holidays in District Gilgit on account of the occasions mentioned against each:-

DC/DISTRICT MAGISTRATE
GILGIT

Dated Gilgit 18^th March, 2025
No. PA(L.H)/_______/2025

Significance of These Local Holidays in Gilgit:

The announcement of local public holidays in Gilgit is an important step to ensure that the people of the region can fully observe these spiritual and cultural occasions. Events like Eid-e-Nowroze, Shab-e-Qadr, and Jummat-ul-Wida hold special significance for the Muslim community, marking moments of reflection, prayers, and unity.

These holidays will provide relief to government employees, businesses, and students, allowing them to participate in religious and traditional observances without work or academic commitments. Moreover, the Death Anniversary of Hazrat Ali (A.S) is a solemn occasion observed with great reverence, making it necessary to have an official holiday for proper commemoration.

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