Authorities in Rawalpindi have declared a holiday for all schools and colleges (educational institutions) on 7 September 2023 (Thursday) on account of Chehlum processions taking place in the city.
However, the notification adds that schools and colleges in the Cantonment areas shall remain open as per normal schedule.
The holiday for schools and colleges in Rawalpindi has been announced on account of the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), said the notification.
Furthermore, all normal academic activities shall resume the following day (8 September 2023).
This is a copy of the notification:
Meanwhile, Lahore has also announced a local holiday on 7th September 2023 on account of the Urs of Data Gunj Bakhsh Syed Ali Hajveri.
Read more: Punjab Announces Public Holiday in Lahore on September 7.
