Maharashtra Reschedules Eid-e-Milad Holiday in Mumbai to Avoid Clash with Ganpati Immersion

The Maharashtra government has shifted the Eid-e-Milad holiday in Mumbai from September 16 to September 18, following requests from Muslim MLAs and organizations to prevent conflict with Ganpati immersion ceremonies. District collectors outside Mumbai will decide on local holiday adjustments.

The Maharashtra government has rescheduled the Eid-e-Milad holiday in Mumbai, moving it from September 16 to September 18. This change, announced in an official notification on Friday, aligns with requests from Muslim MLAs and organizations who aimed to avoid conflicts with Ganpati immersion ceremonies.

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 is a major religious festival for Muslims, widely celebrated with processions. Given the Hindu festival of Anant Chaturdashi on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, the Muslim community has opted to hold their procession on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Hence, the public holiday for Eid-e-Milad is now on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, instead of Monday, September 16, 2024.'

Outside Mumbai, district collectors will determine whether to maintain the holiday on September 16 or adjust it to September 18, based on local plans. This decision aims to 'maintain peace and social harmony' during the overlapping festivals.

(With inputs from agencies.)