The liquor retailers within the nationwide capital will stay shut on account of Chhath Puja (Representational)

New Delhi:

Delhi has declared a dry day on Sunday, the day when Rohit Sharma-led Team India goals to clinch its third ICC ODI World Cup title after they tackle Australia within the World Cup 2023 closing. 

The liquor retailers within the nationwide capital will stay shut on account of Chhath Puja on Sunday.

An official order — issued by Krishna Mohan Uppu, Commissioner (Excise) on Thursday — stated all liquor vends will keep closed as Pratihar Shashthi or Surya Shashti (Chhath Puja) has been declared a dry day on Sunday.

Chhath is a outstanding pageant celebrated to worship the Sun by the natives of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

The four-day pageant, through which devotees quick and supply ‘arghya’ to the Sun God on the final two days, started on November 17 this 12 months.

The Delhi excise commissioner is empowered to inform dry days on events like non secular festivals and anniversaries of nice personalities of the nation. Excise licensees are usually not compensated for dry days.

Earlier this 12 months, about 637 liquor shops run by 4 authorities companies remained closed on March 8 (Holi), October 2 (Gandhi Jayanti), October 24 (Dussehra), and November 12 (Diwali).

According to an inventory issued by the Excise division of the Delhi authorities, the subsequent dry day will likely be on Christmas (December 25).

Meanwhile, India will tackle Australia within the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 closing on November 19. 

Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium will host the match, which is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST. 

While Australia are targetting their record-extending sixth ICC ODI World Cup title, India, who’re with out a global title for the reason that 2013 Champions Trophy, are aiming for his or her third ODI World Cup title after 1983 and 2011.