Govt announces public holiday on Monday for Eid.

Kathmandu, October 04 .  The government has announced public holiday on Monday on the occasion of Bakra Eid (Eid-al-Adha), one of the biggest Islamic festivals.

A notice issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday has mentioned that Monday will be observed as public holiday across the country for the Muslim festival.

Bakra Eid is celebrated by the Muslim people with joy and gaiety when they gather at Mosques for prayers together with meeting family members.