Maharashtra Reschedules Eid-e-Milad Holiday in Mumbai to September 18
The Maharashtra government has announced a change in the Eid-e-Milad holiday date in Mumbai. Originally set for September 16, the holiday will now be observed on September 18. This decision was made after requests from Muslim MLAs and organizations who wanted to avoid conflicts with the Ganpati immersion ceremonies on September 17.
The official notification stated, “Among the 24 public holidays notified by the State Government, the Eid-e-Milad holiday is indicated on Monday, September 16, 2024. Eid-e-Milad, a religious festival of Muslims, is widely celebrated by the Muslim community on a large scale. A procession program is organised on this occasion. On Tuesday, September 17th, 2024, since there is the Hindu festival of Anant Chaturdashi, to maintain peace and social harmony between the two communities, the Muslim Community has decided to organise the procession program on Wednesday, 18th September, 2024. Therefore, the public holiday of Eid-e-Milad is being declared on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 instead of Monday, September 16, 2024.”
Outside Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburbs, district collectors will decide whether to maintain the holiday on September 16 or reschedule it to September 18, based on local procession plans. The change aims to “maintain peace and social harmony” between the two communities during these overlapping festivals.
Eid-e-Milad marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad, and Muslims across the world participate in processions during the celebration.
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Maharashtra -: Maharashtra is a state in western India. Its capital is Mumbai, which is one of the largest cities in India.
Eid-e-Milad -: Eid-e-Milad is a Muslim festival that celebrates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. It is an important day for Muslims around the world.
MLAs -: MLAs stands for Members of the Legislative Assembly. They are elected representatives who make laws and decisions for a state in India.
Ganpati immersion -: Ganpati immersion is a Hindu ritual where idols of Lord Ganesha are immersed in water. It marks the end of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
District collectors -: District collectors are government officials in charge of administration in a district. They make important decisions for their areas.
