July 7 declared a holiday across the country! Government offices, schools, colleges, banks all closed

Muharram, a symbol of the beginning of Islamic New Year, will be celebrated in India on 6 or 7 July. The Muharram moon depends on the appearance of the moon. At present, Muharram is being said to be on July 6. But if the moon is not seen on the 6th, then the holiday can change to July 7. On the day of Muharram, schools, colleges, banks, government offices and stock markets across the country will be closed.

Of Muharram On the occasion, holidays are declared in schools, colleges, government offices and banks across the country. Therefore, this time Muharram will be on the 7th instead of July 6, but there will be a public holiday that day.

Stock markets will be closed on Muharram: National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will remain closed on Muharram. This includes shares, equity derivatives, SLB (Securities Landing and Browing), currency derivatives and interest rate derivatives.

Importance of Muharram in Islamic Calendar:
Muharram is a symbol of the beginning of the new Islamic year. This In Islamic calendar One of the most sacred months is considered. Ashura, who falls on the 10th day of Muharram, has special significance. Ashura is a day of mourning, especially for many Muslims, especially the Shia sect. It is celebrated in memory of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain Ibn Ali, grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD.