Holiday declared following JDT’s success in Tajikistan

Patriotic fans cheering their team on while watching the final match between JDT and FC Istiklol.

JOHOR BARU: Johoreans had a double reason to rejoice after being given a public holiday following Johor Darul Ta’zim’s (JDT) win in the AFC Cup.

Thousands of fans thronged Dataran Bandaraya here to watch the final in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, against FC Istiklol screened live on big screens.