Pakistan’s federal government has designated Saturday, September 6, 2025, as a public holiday in observance of Eid Milad un Nabi, the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday, based on a Cabinet Division notification. The decision came after the moon for Rabi ul Awal could not be sighted last week. This year’s observance coincides with Defence Day, offering citizens a meaningful and extended national break. Geo NewsThe NationTime and DateDunya NewsWikipedia
Islamabad — In a move confirmed today, Pakistan’s federal government has declared Saturday, September 6, 2025, a public holiday in honor of Eid Milad un Nabi, marking the 12th of Rabi ul Awal on the Islamic lunar calendar Geo NewsTime and Date.
This announcement followed the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee’s report that the moon for Rabi ul Awal was not sighted earlier, prompting the official assignment of September 6 for the religious observance Geo NewsBusiness RecorderThe Nation.
In addition to nationwide closures of schools, offices, and courts — including all Punjab judiciary services — the holiday aligns with Defence Day, commemorating the 1965 war veterans The NationDunya NewsProPakistaniWikipedia.
Public and private institutions, as well as legal bodies like the Lahore High Court and subordinate courts, will remain closed, enabling citizens to commemorate both occasions with reverence and rest Business RecorderProPakistaniDunya News.
The federal government of Pakistan has announced Saturday, September 6, 2025, as a public holiday to mark Eid Milad un Nabi (PBUH). The date was confirmed after the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee reported no sighting of the Rabi ul Awal moon earlier. The holiday coincides with Defence Day, leading to nationwide closures of schools, offices, and courts.
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