The Centre today changed the date of Bakrid holiday again to Wednesday from Thursday for its offices in Delhi.
On the basis of the report of Ruiyat Hilal (moon deciding committee) headed by Shahi Imam, Jama Masjid, Delhi, Syed Ahmed Bukhari, intimating that witnesses of sighting of moon have been received from different cities of India, it has been decided that all central government administrative offices located in Delhi/New Delhi shall remain closed on August 22, instead of August 23, 2018 on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid), a statement issued today by the Personnel Ministry said.
The government has withdrawn earlier release issued on August 14 stating that Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) will be celebrated on August 23, according to the statement.
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