Srinagar, Jan 21: In anticipation of the inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, the government of Jammu and Kashmir has declared a half-day public holiday on Monday, January 22, 2024.
The decision was formalized through an official order, issued by the LG administration. As per the directive, the half-day public holiday will be observed until 2:30 p.m. on the aforementioned date.
The Department of Personnel and Training also made a parallel announcement on Thursday, stating that all central government offices across the nation will be closed for half a day on January 22. This decision aligns with the Pran Pratishta ceremony of the Ram Lalla idol at the Ayodhya Ram Temple.