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Centre declares Eid holiday on August 23

The central government offices located in the national capital will remain closed on August 23 in place of August 22.

Published: 14th August 2018 02:04 PM  |   Last Updated: 14th August 2018 02:04 PM   |  A+A A-

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By IANS

NEW DELHI: The government on Tuesday announced a change in the holiday for Eid-ul-Zuha, saying that central government offices located in the national capital will remain closed on August 23 in place of August 22.

"All central government administrative offices located at Delhi/New Delhi shall remain closed on August 23 on account of Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) holiday in place of August 22," said a Department of Personnel and Training statement.

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