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Maharashtra govt shifts Eid-e-Milad holiday in Mumbai from September 16 to 18

Maharashtra govt shifts Eid-e-Milad holiday in Mumbai from September 16 to 18

Synopsis

Maharashtra Government Eid Holiday: Maharashtra has rescheduled the Eid-e-Milad holiday in Mumbai from September 16 to September 18, 2024, to avoid conflicts with Ganpati immersion ceremonies. This adjustment was made following requests from local Muslim MLAs and organizations. Districts outside Mumbai will decide their own holiday dates based on local procession schedules.

Maharashtra govt shifts Eid-e-Milad holiday from September 16 to 18
Maharashtra govt shifts Eid-e-Milad holiday from September 16 to 18

The Maharashtra government has officially announced a shift in the Eid-e-Milad holiday for Mumbai, moving it from September 16 to September 18, 2024. This decision, detailed in an official notification released on Friday, addresses concerns from the Muslim community about overlapping festivals.

Reason for the Adjustment

The adjustment aims to avoid potential disruptions during Ganpati immersion ceremonies, which take place on September 17, the day following Eid-e-Milad. The notification explains, “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.”

Public holiday change: No transactions, settlements in govt securities, forex, money markets on September 18, 2024, says RBI.

Local Decision on Eid Holiday in Maharashtra

The notification also allows district collectors outside Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburbs to determine whether to keep the holiday on September 16 or move it to September 18 based on local procession schedules. This flexibility aims to ensure that local celebrations can proceed smoothly.

Political and Community Reactions

Maharashtra Congress leader Naseem Khan had previously urged Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to consider shifting the holiday to September 18. Khan highlighted that “Anant Chaturdashi falls on September 17, and members of the Muslim community have decided to take out Eid-e-Milad processions on September 18 so that both festivals can be celebrated with pomp and gaiety.”

The move is a continuation of the community’s effort from the previous year to adjust their celebrations for better communal harmony. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 1) Pankaj Dahane remarked, “Just like last year, this year too, the Muslim community has volunteered to reschedule their religious activities so that the immersion process takes place smoothly…It is a remarkable display of unity and co-existence by the communities.”

Impact on Public Services

In light of the rescheduled holiday, the Reserve Bank of India has announced that there will be no transactions or settlements in government securities, forex, and money markets on September 18, 2024. This decision reflects the broader impact of the holiday on various public and financial services.

Eid-e-Milad, also known as Eid-e-Milad-Un-Nabi, marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad, a significant event in Islamic history. Traditionally observed on September 16, subject to the lunar calendar, the festival includes processions and various celebrations. This year’s rescheduling underscores the Maharashtra government’s commitment to ensuring peaceful coexistence during overlapping cultural and religious events.

( Originally published on Sep 14, 2024 )

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