Rajasthan government has ordered ban on sale of meat and fish on September 17, 18 and 27 on account of festivals, including that of Jains.
In a circular issued to all municipal bodies, the state government has asked meat shop vendors to close their shops and stop sale of meat and fish on September 17 in view of Jain community's 'Paryushan' (Jain fasting) festival, on September 18 on account of 'Sanvatsari' (another Jain festival), and September 27 on 'Anant Chaturdashi', an official said.
This order will also be applicable to slaughter houses, he said.
