Date:06/01/2009 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2009/01/06/stories/2009010656230400.htm

Andhra Pradesh - Hyderabad

Moharrum public holiday on Jan 8

HYDERABAD: The Cabinet, which met here on Monday, decided to declare January 8 as public holiday for Moharrum. This is in response to representations made to the government by Muslim elders. The optional holiday for Moharrum has been shifted to January 7. — Special Correspondent