Kathmandu, November 13
The government has announced a public holiday on November 16, Monday, for the Chhath festival.
The government has declared the holiday in view of the festival. As part of the Chhath celebrations, it is customary to worship the setting sun on Sunday evening and offer prayers to the rising sun on Monday morning.
Home Ministry spokesperson Ananda Kafle announced the decision to declare Monday a public holiday as part of the Chhath festivities in a statement.
