Punjab Government Announces Holiday for Mela Chiraghan
The Punjab government has declared March 28 as a local public holiday in Lahore to coincide with the annual Mela Chiraghan, marking the Urs of renowned Sufi saint Shah Hussain.
According to an official notification, this holiday will be observed at the district level and apply to subordinate offices within Lahore District.
Mela Chiraghan is held annually to commemorate the Urs of Shah Hussain, attracting large crowds for cultural festivities such as lamp lighting and qawwali performances.
Born in 1538 in Lahore during the Mughal era, Shah Hussain was a celebrated Punjabi Sufi poet known for his poetry reflecting themes of love, longing, and spiritual union. He passed away in 1599 in Lahore.
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