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Punjab declares holiday on Feb 12 for Guru Ravidas Jayanti

Meat and liquor shops to remain shut in Jalandhar

Reported by:  PTC News Desk  Edited by:  Jasleen Kaur -- February 04th 2025 01:46 PM
Punjab declares holiday on Feb 12 for Guru Ravidas Jayanti

Punjab declares holiday on Feb 12 for Guru Ravidas Jayanti

PTC Web Desk: The Punjab Government has announced a public holiday on February 12 to mark Guru Ravidas Jayanti. On this day, all government schools, offices, and board establishments will remain closed. The decision has been welcomed by various sections of society.

Guru Ravidas Jayanti is being celebrated with great reverence across the country. Ahead of the celebrations, a grand Shobha Yatra (procession) will be organised in various districts of Punjab on February 11 to honour the spiritual leader’s legacy.


In light of the celebrations, the authorities in Jalandhar have ordered the closure of meat and liquor shops on February 11 and 12. The Deputy Commissioner said this decision was made to respect religious sentiments and ensure law and order during the festivities.

- PTC NEWS

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