The Delhi government has declared Chhath on Sunday a 'dry day,' ordering liquor shops in the city to remain shut on the festival.
An order issued by Excise department on Thursday said all liquor vends will stay closed as Surya Shashti (Chhath Puja) on Sunday has been declared a dry day.
Chhath is a prominent festival celebrated to worship the Sun by the natives of Purvanchal - Eastern UP and Bihar - settled in Delhi.
The city government has prepared more than 900 ghats for the worshippers to worship the Sun god.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Featured Video Of The Day
Imran Khan's Party To Be Banned By Pak For Alleged Anti-State Activities
Delhi Liquor Shops To Remain Closed On These Days Before Elections 4 Straight Dry Days In Bengaluru From Today. Here's Why Alcohol Ban In Haryana On Ayodhya's Ram Mandir Consecration Day Under-Fire Trainee IAS Officer Accuses Pune Collector Of Harassment What Trump Rally Shooter Did On Last Day Of His Life "No Defamatory Remarks Against Governor": High Court To Mamata Banerjee Four In Five Americans Fear Country Is Sliding Into Chaos: Polls Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 2.39 Lakh Admission Deadline Extended For EWS And Special Needs Children Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.