Karachi Holiday Announced on June 8 for Abdullah Shah Ghazi Urs 2026 – KMC Issues Notification

KARACHI: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has announced a local holiday on June 8, 2026, in connection with the annual Urs of Hazrat Abdullah Shah Ghazi (RA), one of Karachi’s most revered saints.

All offices of the KMC will remain closed on June 8, which falls on 22 Zul Hijjah 1447 AH, according to an official KMC holiday notification.

The notification issued by the Human Resource Management Department said the decision was made after the approval of the Karachi City Council resolution. The objective of the local holiday is to help the devotees attend the annual Urs ceremony at historic Abdullah Shah Ghazi Shrine, Karachi.

Essential Services to Remain Operational

Authorities said all departments that offer essential and emergency services will keep operating normally, while KMC offices are closed. The action has been undertaken to provide seamless provision of basic civic services during the holiday season.

All necessary departments have been notified and the decision has been approved by the competent authority and the officials at KMC confirmed the same, they said.

Abdullah Shah Ghazi Urs 2026

One of the most important historical and religious sites in Pakistan, the Shrine of Hazrat Abdullah Shah Ghazi (RA) is located in Clifton, a locality in Karachi. Thousands of pilgrims from all over the country visit the shrine each year to attend Urs and other spiritual events.

Special prayers, religious ceremonies and Qur’ān recitations take place, along with other spiritual activities, at the annual Urs. Security and administrative measures are also put in place to meet the many needs of the many visitors anticipated at the event.

Public Welcomes Karachi Holiday Announcement

The announcement of the Karachi holiday in June 8 has been welcomed by residents and devotees, who have expressed their hope that the Urs will be conducted peacefully and that facilities will be made available for pilgrims visiting the shrine.

The Karachi local holiday for Abdullah Shah Ghazi Urs 2026 is expected to facilitate participation in one of the city’s most important religious events while ensuring the smooth management of public services and security arrangements.