The State Cabinet Has Approved a Public Holiday for Ali Aye Ligang Day in Ten Districts

In a significant move, the Assam cabinet, in its latest session, has given the nod for a public holiday on Ali Aye Ligang day. This holiday will be observed in 10 districts, namely Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Majuli, Biswanath, Sonitpur, Golaghat, Jorhat, Sibsagar, Dibrugarh, and Tinsukia. This decision reflects the government's commitment to cultural observances and regional celebrations.

It may be mentioned that Ali-Aye-ligang is a festival celebrated by the Mishing tribe to mark the initiation of the harvesting cycle on the first Wednesday of Fagun month of the Assamese calendar which falls in the month of February.

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