Ramzan Ifter – Muslim Railway employees may be allowed to leave office early – Railway Board order

Ramzan Ifter – Muslim Railway employees may be allowed to leave office early – Railway Board order

Relief for Muslim Employees observing fast during Ramzan month & traveling long distances for IFTAR

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No.2015/G/35/1

Dated : 15.06.2015

CIRCULAR

During the Holy month of Ramzan, the time of Iftar coincides with setting of the sun, which takes place quite early.

It has, therefore, been decided that those Muslim Railway employees who observe fast and are required to tavel a long distance to their residence for Iftar, may be allowed to leave office early wherever feasible.

sd/-
(P.S.Meena)
Director (General Admn.)
Railway Board

To,
All Officers/branches in Railway Board’s Office.

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Source: NFIR