Mon Sep 16 06:00:04 UTC 2024: ## Eid-e-Milad Celebrations Lead to School Closures Across India

Schools across Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana will be closed today, September 16, in observance of Eid-e-Milad, marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The holiday, observed from Sunday evening to Monday evening, recognizes the birth of the final messenger of Allah, born in Mecca around 570 AD.

While several states have declared a public holiday, Maharashtra has rescheduled its observance to September 18 to accommodate requests from organizations planning processions. This adjustment aims to avoid conflict with Ganpati immersion activities scheduled for September 17.

In other news, schools in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh were recently closed due to heavy rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts extremely heavy rain in parts of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand. While no official announcements regarding school closures have been made, students are advised to stay in touch with their schools for updates.

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