Today has been designated a public holiday throughout the Karnali Province by the government. In honor of Asoj Shukla Purnima, also called Kojagrat Purnima, a major celebration in the area, the holiday is observed.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Law said that this decision was made at a Cabinet meeting of the Karnali Province Government.

To commemorate the event, all Karnali Province government and public agencies will be closed for the day.