Sat Sep 14 17:57:10 UTC 2024: ## Maharashtra Government Reschedules Eid-e-Milad Holiday in Mumbai to Ensure Harmony
**Mumbai, India** – The Maharashtra government has announced the rescheduling of the Eid-e-Milad holiday in Mumbai from September 16 to September 18. The decision comes after requests from Muslim MLAs and organisations who expressed concerns about the original date clashing with the Hindu festival of Anant Chaturdashi, which falls on September 17.
The government’s notification stated that the procession program for Eid-e-Milad will now take place on September 18, aiming to maintain peace and social harmony between the two communities. The rescheduling ensures that both festivals can be celebrated without any potential conflicts.
The notification further clarifies that outside Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburbs, district collectors have the discretion to either keep the holiday on September 16 or shift it to September 18, depending on local procession schedules.
Eid-e-Milad, which commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad, is celebrated globally with processions and gatherings.
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