Assam Government Announces Dry Day in Srimanta Sankardev’s Birth Anniversary on September 19

On the occasion of the holy event of Saint Srimanta Sankardev’s 570th birth anniversary, the Assam government has taken a unique step of paying respect to the religious leader. The government has announced a Dry Day on September 19, marking the birth anniversary of the greatest religious leader of the state.

Mahapurush Sankardeva holds a particular position in the Assamese cultural and religious society and hence, this step by the government is considered as acute and timely.

As a consequence, all sorts of liquor retail shops in the state shall remain closed in Sankardev Tithi.