Sat Sep 14 11:57:25 UTC 2024: ## Mumbai Shifts Eid-e-Milad Holiday to Avoid Festival Conflicts
**Mumbai, September 14, 2024:** In a move aimed at maintaining peace and harmony, the Maharashtra government has announced the rescheduling of the Eid-e-Milad holiday in Mumbai from September 16 to September 18. This decision comes after requests from Muslim MLAs and organizations who wished to hold Eid-e-Milad processions on September 18 to avoid conflicts with the Ganpati immersion ceremonies.
The government issued an official notification on Friday explaining the rationale behind the change. “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,” the notification read. Recognizing that the Hindu festival of Anant Chaturdashi falls on September 17, the Muslim community requested a shift in their procession date to September 18, leading to the holiday rescheduling.
The notification further stated that outside of Mumbai City and its suburbs, district collectors will be responsible for deciding whether to maintain the holiday on September 16 or reschedule it to September 18 based on local procession plans.
This change highlights the importance of ensuring peaceful coexistence between different communities during overlapping festivals. Eid-e-Milad, which commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad, is celebrated with processions by Muslims worldwide.
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