Karachi University will remain closed on Muharram 9 and 10, according to an official notification issued by the university administration. The decision affects all academic and administrative activities on campus during the two days of mourning observed in the Islamic month of Muharram.
Official Notification Details
The notification, signed by the Registrar, states that the university will be closed on the 9th and 10th of Muharram. This closure applies to all faculties, departments, and administrative offices. The university will resume normal operations on the following day.
Impact on Academic Activities
All classes, examinations, and other academic events scheduled for these two days have been postponed. The university has advised students and staff to plan accordingly. The closure is in line with the public holiday announced by the provincial government of Sindh for the same period.
Background of the Observance
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar, and the 9th and 10th days, known as Ashura, are observed with mourning by Muslims worldwide, particularly Shia communities, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (RA) at the Battle of Karbala.
