The Tamil Nadu government has made an important announcement on Monday, September 9, 2024. The state government has declared a public holiday on September 17 instead of September 16 on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi has been declared. This decision has been taken under the provisions of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
Holiday on 17 September
The government order issued by Chief Secretary N. Muruganandam clarifies that the public holiday declared on September 17 will apply to all government undertakings, corporations and boards in Tamil Nadu. This order has been issued keeping in mind the administrative structure of the state, so that there is no hindrance in all government work.
Changes to the original announcement
Earlier, a government order issued on November 9, 2023 had declared September 16 as a public holiday on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi. However, this decision was recently revised based on a message sent by the Chief Qazi to the Tamil Nadu government. The message said that the moon was not sighted on September 4, due to which Milad-un-Nabi will be celebrated on September 17.
According to the Islamic calendar…
Milad-un-Nabi is a day to celebrate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad according to the Islamic calendar. The day is celebrated with religious fervour and reverence across the country. This decision of the Tamil Nadu government ensures that all government offices and institutions will remain closed on this important occasion, giving people enough time to attend their religious events and family functions.
public notice
With this announcement of public holiday, all the citizens of Tamil Nadu are informed that all government and some private institutions will remain closed on September 17. To ensure no inconvenience, citizens are requested to adjust their plans and activities for this holiday accordingly. Citizens can contact the local administrative offices or the official website for more information related to this new announcement.