India, Aug. 26 -- The Rajasthan government on Thursday ordered the closure of all slaughterhouses and shops selling and eggs in the state on August 28 and September 6 on the occasion of two Jain community festivals.

On the ocassion of the Jain religious festivals - Paryushan Parv or Samvatsari and Anant Chaturdashi, it is hereby directed that all slaughterhouses and shops of meat, fish, and eggs will remain shut, the directorate of local bodies said in its order on Monday.

The Samvatsari festival is scheduled on August 28 while the Anant Chaturdashi will be celebrated on September 6, the order said, banning the sle of non-vegetarian products on the two days.

Officials said slaughterhouses have also been ordered to remain closed in prev...