Summary
Chhath Puja will be celebrated on November 7
The festival is dedicated to the worship of the sun god and is celebrated by people following a rigorous routine that lasts for four days
Schools in Delhi will remain closed on November 7, 2024 as Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has announced a public holiday on that day for Chhath Puja, according to a report by PTI. Earlier, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, VK Saxena wrote to the CM, requesting her to declare a public holiday on November 7.
Making the announcement on X, Atishi wrote, "I am happy to inform you that the Delhi government has decided to declare a holiday on November 7 for the festival of Chhath, so that all our brothers and sisters of Purvanchal can celebrate the festival with pomp and show."
She also shared her signed an order regarding the decision, reported PTI.
"Chhath Puja is an important festival for the people of NCT of Delhi. Accordingly, the Government of NCT of Delhi has decided to declare November 7, 2024, as a public holiday on account of 'Chhat Puja," the order read.
The festival is dedicated to the worship of the sun god and is celebrated by people following a rigorous routine that lasts for four days. The rituals and traditions of this festival include fasting, offering prayers to the rising and setting sun, holy bathing, and meditation while standing in the water.
Last updated on 02 Nov 2024
