Health Ministry informs the Hindu clerics on Diwali celebrations

The Ministry of Health has taken steps to inform the Hindu clerics, community leaders on how to celebrate Diwali Festival amidst the ongoing pandemic.

Also, the Ministry requests the general public who celebrate Diwali this Saturday (14) to strictly adhere to the health guidelines.

• The celebrations and religious activities should be limited to the household
• Wash hands with soap before and after religious performances
• Do not use sanitizer when lighting lamps as it can be a fire hazard

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