The Embassy of India remain closed on Sunday, October 1 on the occasion of Muharram and on Monday, October 2, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, the Embassy tweeted.
Holiday Notice - Muharram and Gandhi Jayanti pic.twitter.com/sWi4oQ2UHr
— India in Qatar (@IndEmbDoha) September 28, 2017
The tenth day of Muharram, which falls on Saturday in Qatar this year, is the Day of Ashura, which, to Muslims a day of fasting, to commemorate more than one historical incidents in Islam.
Gandhi Jayanti is a national festival celebrated in India to mark the occasion of the birthday of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, who is called the "Father of the Nation". It is one of the three national holidays of the country.
