Public holiday on the holy occasion of Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A)’s Chehlum has been announced in Karachi, Sindh. All the schools and colleges will remain closed during the holiday.
Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain will be observed on 30th October, 2018. Mobile services in some areas will also be suspended due to security issues.
Sindh government has also banned pillion riding in Karachi and in some other districts on the occasion of Hazrat Imam Hussain’s Chehlum. These steps are taken due to security arrangements.
Timings for suspension of cellular services are not confirmed yet. Whereas, pillion riding will be banned from midnight today (29 October) till 10:00 PM on Tuesday (30 October).
Ban on pillion riding has also been imposed in Matiari, Tando Allahyar, Sajawal, Shaheed Benazirabad, Larkana and some other districts.
Public holiday on the occasion of Imam Hussain’s Chehlum is observed every year.