J&K Govt declares ‘Ashura’ holiday on July 29

Jammu and Kashmir Government has postponed the holiday on account of ‘Ashura’ from July 28 to July 29.

According to an order issued by General Administration Department,“In partial modification of Government Order No. 1596-JK(GAD) of 2022 dated 30.12.2022 and Government Order No. 1597-JK(GAD) of 2022, dated 30.12.2022, it is hereby ordered that the holiday on account of “Ashoora” shall now be observed on 29th of July, 2023 (Saturday) instead of 28″h July, 2023 (Friday).”