Srinagar, May 26: The Jammu and Kashmir government announced on Tuesday that all schools in the Kashmir region will be closed from Wednesday through Friday for Eid‑ul‑Adha.
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Speaking with reporters, Education Minister Sakina Itoo stated that schools will observe a three-day holiday for the occasion.
In the meantime, Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) in an order said, “In view of celebrations on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, all Government schools as well as recognized Private Schools of Kashmir Division shall observe
special holiday on 29-05-2026.”
Meanwhile, the General Administration Department has also sanctioned one-day Special Casual Leave for employees of the UT in view of Eid-ul-Adha.
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The leave can be availed by those wishing to observe the festival.—(KNO)
