Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government today declared July 29 as holiday for this year's Muharram festival.

The holiday will be applicable for the State Government Offices as well as Revenue and Magisterial Courts (Executive).

"The Government of Odisha has been pleased to declare holiday on 29.07.2023 (Saturday) instead of 28.07.2023 (Friday) on account of Muharram for the State Government Offices as well as the Revenue and Magisterial Courts (Executive)," an official notification issued by the State Government said.