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11 APRIL 2003

 

PRESS RELEASE

CHANGE OF DATE FOR DEEPAVALI IN YEAR 2003

In a press release on public holidays for 2003 released on 4 March 2002, the Ministry announced that:

a) Deepavali would fall on 23 October 2003 (Thursday) based on calculations;

b) the date would be counter-checked with the Indian Almanacs when they are available towards the end of 2002 as the actual Deepavali date is based on the Indian Almanacs; and

c) should there be a difference, the Ministry of Manpower would announce it.

The actual date for Deepavali in 2003 is now known. It will fall on 24 October 2003 (Friday) instead of 23 October 2003 (Thursday).

 

For media query, please contact:

Ms Juliana Chow

Manager, Corporate Communications

Ministry of Manpower

Tel: 6539 5685 / 6539 5658

Email: juliana_chow@mom.gov.sg