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COVID-19: All night events, weddings banned in Hyderabad

Hyderabad night events banned

In the wake of COVID-19 second wave across the country, the Sindh government has imposed a ban on holding all sorts of night events, gatherings and weddings in Hyderabad.

According to a notification by the government, in order to curb the spread of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, marriage ceremonies, gatherings and events at night in Hyderabad will be banned.

Wedding ceremonies will now take place outdoor from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., read the notification. The restrictions will apply from the 1st of December.

Earlier on November 23, the provincial government had enforced a ban over indoor wedding functions, gymnasiums, and restaurant with an immediate effect while only allowing an exception for ceremonies being held outside amid the second wave of Covid-19.

Wedding functions will only be allowed outdoors with a maximum guest capacity of 200 people, the notification had read.

The notification had said wedding functions will have to conclude by 9 pm while only buffet service will be allowed to serve guests.

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