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Dry Day in India on October 2 for Gandhi Jayanti 2024: Alcohol and Liquor Sales Prohibited in All Shops and Restaurants Across the Country

Is it a dry day in India today on October 2? Dry days are observed in India on special days like religious festivals, important occasions and political events. As today, October 2, is Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday, it is being observed as a dry day in India.

Dry Day in India on October 2 for Gandhi Jayanti 2024: Alcohol and Liquor Sales Prohibited in All Shops and Restaurants Across the Country

Is it a dry day in India today on October 2? If yes, why is it a dry day today in India? October 2 marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. It is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti in India. Gandhi Jayanti 2024 falls on Wednesday, October 2. Dry days are observed in India on special days like religious festivals, important occasions and political events. As today, October 2, is Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday, it is being observed as a dry day in India. This means that the purchase or sale of alcohol and liquor is prohibited in all shops and restaurants across the country in a bid to honour and pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. Dry Days in October 2024: From Gandhi Jayanti to Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, India To Observe Restriction of Alcohol From Liquor Shops, Bars and Restaurants on These Specific Dates.

Dry Day in India on October 2 for Gandhi Jayanti 2024

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