Holiday announced on October 1

The Deputy Commissioner of Rahim Yar Khan, Khurram Pervaiz, has announced that there will be a holiday on Wednesday, 1st October, for the annual Urs of Hazrat Khawaja Ghulam Fareed.

The notification from the DC office stated that the holiday will be observed across the entire district. It also mentioned that all government offices will stay closed, but exams will take place as scheduled, while banks and federal departments will remain open.

The notification was also sent to senior officials, including the Additional Chief Secretary Punjab, the Secretary Home Punjab, the Commissioner Bahawalpur Division, the District and Sessions Judge, the District Police Officer, and other department heads to ensure proper arrangements.

Hazrat Khawaja Ghulam Farid was a famous Sufi poet and saint of the subcontinent whose Urs is celebrated every year with great devotion. The celebrations feature religious gatherings, Mehfil-e-Naat, Qawali, and cultural programs, drawing thousands of followers.