KARACHI: To mark the 276th Urs of Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai, Sindh government has officially announced a public holiday on October 14.

On Wednesday, the Sindh government issued a notification to all offices, autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies, corporation bodies, corporations and local councils falling under the Sindh government, except essential services, will remain closed on the 14th of October.

The holiday was announced to facilitate people, as large number of pilgrims hailing from various walks of the society throng the last resting place of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai to pay their respects.