New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) The Delhi government has declared four dry days in July-September period on religious festivals and the Independence Day.

The Delhi government's Excise Department, in an order issued on Tuesday, said the liquor shops will be closed on Muharram (July 17), Independence Day (August 15), Janmashtami (August 26), and Eid-e-Milad (September 16).

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Besides the liquor stores, all other excise licensees, including hotels, clubs, restro-bars as well as other retail and wholesale operations will be closed on the Independence Day, it said.

However, there will be no restriction on serving liquor to the guests of hotels having L-15 and L-15F licenses, it said. PTI VIT

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