KOTA BARU: The Kelantan government has declared next Thursday (March 19) a public holiday for the state in conjunction with this year's Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations.
Mentri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud said the decision was made to facilitate preparations for the festive celebration and to help reduce traffic congestion.
"May this public holiday be a valuable opportunity to be spent with loved ones. Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri, maaf zahir dan batin," he said in a statement on Sunday.
Hari Raya Aidilfitri will fall on either Friday or Saturday. - Bernama
