The Maharashtra government has shifted the Eid-e-Milad holiday in Mumbai, moving it from September 16 to September 18. This decision, revealed through an official notice on Friday, came after requests from Muslim MLAs and organizations who wanted to prevent any overlap with Ganpati immersion ceremonies.
The notification said, “Among the 24 public holidays declared by the State Government, Eid-e-Milad was originally set for Monday, September 16, 2024. Eid-e-Milad is a significant Muslim festival, often celebrated with processions. As the Hindu festival of Anant Chaturdashi falls on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, the Muslim community has chosen to hold their procession on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. As a result, the public holiday for Eid-e-Milad is now scheduled for Wednesday, September 18, 2024, instead of Monday, September 16, 2024.”
In areas outside Mumbai, district collectors will decide whether to keep the holiday on September 16 or shift it to September 18, depending on local circumstances. The goal of this change is to “preserve peace and social harmony” during the coinciding festivals.
