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Which countries have dry days?
AFGHANISTAN:- In Afghanistan, it is illegal for locals to buy alcohol.
Is dry day only in India?
Dry days are specific days when the sale of alcohol is not permitted in India. Most of the Indian states observe these days on major national festivals and occasions such as Republic Day (26 January), Independence Day (15 August), and Gandhi Jayanti (2 October).
What countries are dry alcohol?
14 Countries Where Drinking Alcohol Is Illegal
- Yemen. Alcohol is completely banned in Yemen as it is believed to be against the principles of Islam.
- United Arab Emirates (In Sharja)
- Sudan.
- Somalia.
- Saudi Arabia.
- Pakistan.
- Mauritania.
- Maldives.
Is alcohol banned in Gujarat?
There has been a ban on the sale of liquor in Gujarat since 1960. The ‘dry state’ prohibits the sale of liquor and has only 66 government-authorised liquor shops which allow consumers with ‘health permits’ or ‘group permits’ to purchase liquor.
How many dry days are there in India?
India has 3 National Dry Days :- Republic Day, Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti.
Is Eid dry day in India?
2 October, Saturday: Gandhi Jayanti. 8 October, Friday: Prohibition Week (Maharashtra) 18 October, Monday: Eid-e-Milad. 20 October, Wednesday: Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti.
Can you get alcohol in Pakistan?
Today, alcoholic beverages are legally banned in Pakistan for Muslims only (more than 97\% of the population), but the penalty of 80 lashes for drinking was repealed in 2009.
Which state in India has the highest alcohol consumption?
Uttar Pradesh highest consumer of alcohol in India, followed by West Bengal in second position: Study
- West Bengal ranked second after Uttar Pradesh in terms of absolute number of people who consume alcohol.
- The report found that India is one of the fastest growing markets for alcoholic beverages globally,