Durga Puja holiday extended by one more day
The Durga Puja holiday will now last four days, starting from Thursday.
This extension comes as Friday and Saturday are already government holidays this month. A notification regarding this will be issued soon, according to Mahfuz Alam, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, who shared the information with reporters at the Dhakeshwari Temple today (8 October) morning.
"This extra holiday has been granted to ensure smooth and joyous celebrations of the Durga Puja," he said.
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The Chief Adviser's Press Wing was present at the press conference, where the decision was warmly received by community representatives and religious leaders. The government encourages all citizens to maintain an atmosphere of unity, respect, and peace as the nation comes together to observe this important religious event.
The formal celebrations of Durga Puja begin on Wednesday, with the final day, Dashami, falling on Sunday, 13 October. On Dashami, with the immersion of the idol, Durga Puja for the Hindu community will conclude. In light of this, Sunday has also been declared a government holiday.
Altogether, the Durga Puja holiday this year will extend for four days.
