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Lumbini Province declares public holiday today for Maghe Sankranti and Maghi Festival



KATHMANDU: The Lumbini Province Government has announced a public holiday today, marking the celebration of Maghe Sankranti and the Maghi festival.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Law confirmed that the public holiday applies to the entire province.

A meeting of the Lumbini Province Government Council of Ministers, held on April 2, 2024, made the official decision to observe the public holiday on Magh 2 in celebration of Maghe Sankranti and Maghi.

 

Publish Date : 15 January 2025 10:42 AM

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