Govt extends holidays for Chhath festival
Summary
The government has announced an additional public holiday on Monday for Chhath festival, while Sunday is already a holiday. The Home Ministry said the observance follows the tradition of offering curd to the setting sun on Sunday and to the rising sun on Monday.
Key Points
- The government has declared Monday a public holiday for Chhath festival.
- Sunday was already announced as a public holiday, and Chhath falls on the same day this year.
- The Home Ministry said the tradition includes offering curd to the setting sun on Sunday and to the rising sun on Monday.
