Maharashtra government changes Eid-e-Milad holiday to September 8 in Mumbai
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Synopsis
The Maharashtra government has rescheduled the Eid-e-Milad holiday in Mumbai city and its suburbs to September 8, instead of September 5. This decision was made following a consensus within the Muslim community to hold the Eid-e-Milad procession on September 8. This adjustment ensures harmony, as Anant Chaturdashi, coinciding with Ganesh idol immersions, falls on September 6.
By ET Online
On Thursday, the Maharashtra government announced that the public holiday for Eid-e-Milad in Mumbai city and suburban districts will now be observed on September 8 instead of September 5.
In a circular, the General Administration Department (GAD) stated, “While the holiday on September 5 will remain unchanged for other districts in the state, it has been shifted to September 8 in Mumbai city and suburbs.”
The circular also clarified, “Government offices in Mumbai city and suburbs will remain open as usual on September 5.”
[With PTI inputs]
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The decision came after the Muslim community decided to hold the Eid-e-Milad procession on September 8 to maintain harmony, as Anant Chaturdashi falls on September 6, the day when Ganesh idols will be immersed following public processions.In a circular, the General Administration Department (GAD) stated, “While the holiday on September 5 will remain unchanged for other districts in the state, it has been shifted to September 8 in Mumbai city and suburbs.”
The circular also clarified, “Government offices in Mumbai city and suburbs will remain open as usual on September 5.”
[With PTI inputs]
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