Assam declares state holiday on Bhai Dooj
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Assam Chief Minister SarbanandaSonowal on Saturday declared a state holiday on Bhai Dooj, a government release said
The festival will be celebrated on November 16. It was earlier a restricted holiday in Assam
Also called 'Bhai Phonta' by Bengalis and 'Bhai Tika'by Gorkhas, the festival celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.
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