Published on, Sept. 3 -- September 3, 2025 11:08 AM

The federal government has officially declared Saturday, September 6, a nationwide public holiday to mark Eid Miladun Nabi, which falls on the 12th of Rabiul Awwal in the Islamic calendar. A notification issued by the Cabinet Division confirmed the closure of government offices, schools, and institutions, allowing citizens across the country to participate in religious gatherings, prayers, and processions.

This year's Eid Miladun Nabi carries added significance as it coincides with Defence Day, which commemorates the sacrifices of Pakistan's armed forces and civilians during the 1965 war. The occasion is expected to be observed with both religious devotion and patriotic spirit, as comm...