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Dry Day on July 17 for Muharram 2024: Sale of Alcohol Prohibited in Liquor Shops, Bars and Restaurants Across Maharashtra

In observance of Muharram, the Maharashtra government has announced that July 17, 2024, will be a dry day across the state.

Dry Day on July 17 for Muharram 2024: Sale of Alcohol Prohibited in Liquor Shops, Bars and Restaurants Across Maharashtra

Will there be a dry day on July 17, 2024, in Maharashtra? Yes, there will be. In observance of Muharram 2024, the Maharashtra government has announced that July 17, 2024, will be a dry day across the state. On this day, the sale of alcohol will be prohibited in liquor shops, bars, and restaurants. This measure is part of the state’s efforts to honour the solemnity of the occasion. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and is considered to be highly religious, only coming next to Ramadan. Muharram 2024 Date and Significance: Here’s All You Should Know About the First Month of Islamic New Year.

Dry Day on July 17 for Muharram 2024

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