New Delhi: Withdrawing its earlier statement, the Centre Monday announced a change in the holiday for Eid-ul-Zuha, saying Central Government offices located will remain closed August 22 in instead of August 23.
This follows an intimation from the Ruiyat Hilal (Moon Deciding Committee) headed by the Shahi Imam, Jama Masjid, Delhi, Syed Ahmed Bukhari, that reports of sighting of moon have been received from different cities of India, an official statement said.
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions said all Central Government administrative offices located in Delhi and New Delhi area shall remain closed August 22 on account of Bakrid.
The government August 14 had said the Eid-ul-Zuha holiday will be August 23 in place of August 22.
