“The Government of Sindh declares 12 Rabiul Awwal, September 29, 2023 [Friday], Eid-i-Miladun Nabi as a public holiday for all offices, autonomous, semi-autonomous bodies, corporations, and local councils under administrative control of Government of Sindh, except essential services throughout the province,” said the notification issued by Chief Secretary Muhammad Fakhre Alam on Thursday.

The Rabiul Awwal would commence on September 18, the Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee said last week.

Muslims around the world celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), known in Arabic as the Mawlid al-Nabawi holiday, on 12th of Rabiul Awwal — the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar.