New Delhi, Nov. 24 -- The Delhi Government has declared a public holiday on Tuesday, 25 November to commemorate the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, the ninth Sikh guru. The day, earlier listed as a restricted holiday, will now see government offices and schools closed across the capital.

Announcing the holiday in a post on X (formerly Twitter), Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said, "May Guru Sahib's timeless message of courage, compassion, and freedom of faith continue to guide and inspire us in our collective journey ahead."

The government announced the public holiday for Sunday, along with notifying which institutions would remain closed and which would stay open, including schools, banks, government offices, and ess...