The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has declared a public holiday across the province on the 1st of Muharram-ul-Haram.
According to an official notification issued by the provincial administration, the decision will come into effect following the announcement of the new moon by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee.
The notification stated that all public and private offices, educational institutions and other departments will remain closed on the day.
