The federal government of Pakistan has declared Monday, November 9, a nationwide public holiday to mark the birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
The Cabinet Division has issued an official notification confirming the holiday across Pakistan, with federal government offices and institutions to remain closed.
The holiday will also give employees and students who observe Saturday and Sunday as weekly holidays a three-day break.
Iqbal Day is observed annually on November 9 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, whose poetry and ideas played an important role in the Pakistan Movement.
The Sindh College Education Department has also announced a holiday for all public and private educational institutions across the province on November 9.
Meanwhile, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has confirmed that banks across the country will remain closed on the day.
In a circular issued to commercial banks, microfinance banks and development finance institutions, the central bank said that all banking premises dealing with public transactions will remain closed on the occasion.
