All theatres across Punjab will remain closed from the 1st to the 13th of Muharram-ul-Haram, and the Punjab Arts Council has issued a notification in this regard.
According to the notification, no theatre plays or cultural programmes will be held in theatres out of respect for Muharram-ul-Haram.
All theatres have been directed to ensure the implementation of the ban on stage dramas during Muharram-ul-Haram.
Meanwhile, extraordinary security arrangements have been completed for the five major Muharram processions in Lahore.
Personnel of the Pakistan Army and Rangers will be deployed at sensitive locations, while drone units will carry out continuous aerial surveillance and monitoring.
According to police officials, a special security plan will be enforced for the processions at Thokar Niaz Baig, Model Town, Shadman, and Pandu Street.
In addition to the police, personnel from the Pakistan Army and Rangers will also perform security duties for the processions.
A four-layer security system will be implemented at the entry and exit points of the processions, while snipers will be deployed on the rooftops of sensitive buildings and elevated locations.
The moon for Muharram was not sighted in Pakistan on Monday. This was announced by the Ruet e Hilal Committee on Monday.
The first day of Muharram 2026 will fall on Wednesday, June 17.
This means that the Youm e Ashoor will be observed on Friday June 26, 2026.
The Central Ruet – Hilal Committee met yesterday in Lahore for the sighting of the moon of Muharram ul Haram for the 1448 Hijri of the Islamic calendar.
The meeting was presided over by the Chairman of the committee, Moulana Abdul Khabir Azad.
The zonal and district Ruet e Hilal Committees were also held simultaneously at their respective headquarters according to reports.
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