The New Year festival organized by the government has been postponed.

The Youth Ministry planned to celebrate this year's New Year's Eve with a special festival named 'Dhivehinge Raajje' and a fireworks display.

However, some people have criticized the government for holding music shows and entertainment activities to celebrate the New Year while some Muslims are in difficult circumstances.

The Youth Ministry said in a statement that the festival scheduled to be held to celebrate the New Year has been postponed. The festival was postponed due to weather conditions.

The Youth Ministry said a date for the festival would be announced later.