Guwahati, Sept 22: Assam government has declared a full-day closure of all educational institutions across the state on September 23 as a mark of respect to legendary singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg.
According to an official notification, the Governor of Assam has directed that all schools, colleges, and universities will remain closed across the state on Tuesday. Additionally, all state government offices in Kamrup (Metro) district will observe a holiday on the day of the funeral.
The decision was taken in view of the State Funeral of Late Zubeen Garg, which will be held at Kamarkuchi, Sonapur, in Kamrup (Metro) district during the forenoon of September 23.
A government notification stated: “In view of the State Funeral of Late Zubeen Garg, Eminent Singer, Filmmaker and Cultural Icon at Kamarkuchi, Sonapur, Kamrup (Metro) District on 23/09/2025 (forenoon), the Governor of Assam is pleased to declare that all Educational Institutions across the State, including Universities along with all the State Government Offices within Kamrup (M) District shall remain closed for the entire day of 23.09.2025 in larger public interest.”
The government has confirmed that Zubeen Garg will be accorded full state honours at the funeral. Security and traffic arrangements have been intensified in and around Guwahati and Sonapur, where thousands of grieving fans and admirers are expected to gather.
Zubeen’s mortal remains will be taken in a grand procession, allowing the public to bid farewell to the artist whose voice defined generations.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, representing the Prime Minister, the Leader of Opposition, a delegation from Meghalaya, along with close family members, well-wishers of Zubeen Garg, and a few distinguished invitees will be present at the cremation of Zubeen Garg
The state government will take tough action against people who force people to close shops after 2 pm on September 23, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
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