Diwali is around the corner and the festivities have begun today with Dhanteras being celebrated in the country. People are gearing up for the celebration with enthusiasm. While the celebration might be on cards, there are few restrictions which might displease people. Don’t worry, there is no restriction to curb the Diwali celebration, but there is something that might ruin plans of liquor enthusiasts. Dry Day has been declared in Delhi in view of the festival. As Diwali will be celebrated on 31st October this year, dry day has been called on that day. The announcement of dry day means that there will be complete shutdown of liquor shops. In addition to it, sale of alcohols in hotels and restaurants will also be prohibited.
List Of Dry Days In November
November 14: Kartik Ekadashi (dry day)
November 15: Guru Nanak Jayanti (dry day)
November 18-20: Due to assembly elections in Maharashtra, liquor shops will remain closed
November 24: Guru Tegh Bahadur Shaheedi Diwas (Sunday)
Why Is Dry Day Declared?
Dry days are specific days when the sale of alcohol is prohibited. Most of the Indian states observe dry day during festival and national holidays. These days are declared to promote cultural and religious sensitivity during the festival and also to prevent public disturbances or accidents that may arise from the consumption of alcohol during important national or religious events.
According to excise laws, severe legal action will be taken against anyone found selling alcohol illegally during the closure period.
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