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