The Government of Sindh has announced that all educational institutes will remain closed on April 12, 2023, in observance of Youm-e-Ali. The announcement was made via a notification issued by the provincial government on February 22, 2022, which stated that all public and private educational institutions under the administrative control of the College Education Department shall remain closed on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, which is the 21st of Ramadan, 1444, in honor of Youm-e-Ali.
Youm-e-Ali is a significant day for Muslims across the globe, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Ali (RA). It is observed on the 21st of Ramadan, which is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. This day holds great importance in the Muslim community, and it is marked with large processions across the country.
The Sindh Education Department has issued a notification in this regard, stating that all educational institutions, including schools, colleges, and universities, will remain closed on April 12, 2023, as it will be observed as a holiday across Sindh. The School Education Department has also issued a similar notification announcing the holiday for all schools under its administrative control in Sindh.
The decision to observe Youm-e-Ali as a holiday was taken by the Steering Committee during a meeting held on February 22, 2022. The committee deemed it appropriate to close all educational institutes to commemorate the significance of the day and to allow students and faculty to participate in the processions held in honor of Hazrat Ali (RA).
In conclusion, the Government of Sindh has announced that all educational institutes will remain closed on April 12, 2023, in observance of Youm-e-Ali. This decision was made by the Steering Committee during a meeting held on February 22, 2022. Youm-e-Ali is a significant day for Muslims across the globe, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Ali (RA), and is observed on the 21st of Ramadan, which is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. The closure of educational institutes will allow students and faculty to participate in the processions held in honor of Hazrat Ali (RA).
