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Govt announces public holiday for Eid on Tuesday

Govt announces public holiday for Eid on Tuesday

By THT Online

Muslims exchange greetings on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr holiday, which marks the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, at Jame mosque, in Ghantaghar, Kathmandu, on July 7, 2016. Photo: RSS

KATHMANDU: The government has announced public holiday on Tuesday on the occasion of Bakra Eid, one of the biggest festivals of Muslim community. Issuing a press statement today, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) announced public holiday for Tuesday. This festival is also called Eid-al-Adha. The festival commemorates the readiness of Abraham to sacrifice his son to honor his God’s command.