Mumbai Eid-E-Milad-Un-Nabi Holiday Tomorrow: Check What's Open, What's Closed On September 8

(MENAFN- Live Mint) The public holiday for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi has been rescheduled in Mumbai city and the suburban districts. The Maharashtra government said that it would be observed on Monday, 8 September.

“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 General Administration Department (GAD) stated in a circular.

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Yes, the schools in Mumbai and its suburbs will remain closed on Monday, September 8. This is because the public holiday for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi on September 5 was rescheduled to Monday.

Offices

Since September 8 is a public holiday in Mumbai, the government offices will remain closed on Monday.

However, private offices may or may not be closed for this public holiday.

Banks

According to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) list of holidays, money market and banking operations will be closed in Mumbai on September 8.

Stock market

According to the stock market holiday calendar shared by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE, 8 September is not a trading holiday. All trading activities on the stock exchanges will remain functional on that day.

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Mumbai shops will largely remain open on Monday, September 8. However, a few shopkeepers may choose to stay closed for the day, according to personal preference.

Why was Eid-e-Milad holiday moved?

The Maharashtra government shifted the Eid-e-Milad holiday after the Muslim community in Mumbai decided to hold the Milad-un-Nabi procession on 8 September.

The change was made to“maintain harmony on Anant Chaturdashi,” 6 September, marking the end of the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi . Lord Ganesha idols were immersed in water following public processions.

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Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad, the revered founder of Islam, and is celebrated by Muslims across the world.

The Sunnis observe this day on the 12th of Rabi al-awwal, while Shi'as mark it on the 17th day of the month.

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