Government declares public holiday on Monday for Chhath

Summary

The government has declared Monday, November 16, a public holiday for the day after Chhath. The Ministry of Home Affairs said the additional holiday was granted in view of religious traditions associated with the festival.

Key Points
  • The government declared a public holiday on Monday, November 16, the day after Chhath.
  • The Ministry of Home Affairs announced the decision in a notice.
  • The extra holiday was granted in view of the religious traditions linked to the festival.
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