London: The High Commission for Pakistan in London along with its Sub-Missions in Birmingham, Bradford, Glasgow, and Manchester will be closed on Tuesday, 19th October 2021, in observance of Eid Milad Un Nabi, which marks the birth of the Prophet Muhammad on 12th Rabi-ul-Awal.
According to High Commission for Pakistan – United Kingdom, the closure is to allow staff and community members to partake in the religious festivities associated with Eid Milad Un Nabi. The High Commission has also advised that community members who require consular assistance for emergencies on this day should use the emergency contact numbers provided for the Pakistan High Commission in London and the respective Consulates. These numbers can be found on the High Commission’s official website: www.phclondon.org.
The annual observance of Eid Milad Un Nabi is one of the recognized public holidays in many Muslim-majority countries, including Pakistan. It is celebrated with various religious and cultural events, which include gatherings to discuss the life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. The holiday is observed on the 12th day of Rabi-ul-Awal, the third month in the Islamic lunar calendar.