Govt declares public holiday on Monday for Chhath
Summary
The government has declared Monday, November 16, a public holiday for Chhath, in addition to the holiday already announced for Sunday. The Ministry of Home Affairs said the extra day was granted because Chhath rituals continue from offering argha to the setting sun to the rising sun the next morning.
Key Points
- The government has declared a public holiday on Monday, November 16, the day after Chhath.
- A holiday had already been announced for Sunday, November 15, for the festival.
- The Ministry of Home Affairs said the extra holiday reflects the tradition of offering argha to the setting sun and then to the rising sun the next morning.
