Indonesian authorities have ordered the closure of Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport on Saturday for the Day of Silence which marks the Balinese Hindu New Year.
Transport Ministry spokesman Bambang Ervan told Xinhua news agency that the closure began at 5 a.m., on Saturday and will end at 5 a.m., on Sunday.
However, the international airport in nearby Lombok was operating normally, said Bambang.
Residents of the Hindu-dominated island are celebrating the Day of Silence or Nyepi, a public holiday which includes fasting and meditation.
Bali has shut down internet service, but security, aviation, hospitals and disaster agencies remain operating, according to government officials.
Bali is the centre of Indonesian tourism industry with over 400,000 foreign holiday-makers visiting the island every month, according to data from the national statistics bureau.
--IANS
ksk
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app