Rajasthan News: According to Chandra Darshan on September 16, schools will also remain closed on the occasion of Barawafaat. Barawafaat is one of the major festivals of the Muslim community.
Education Department Holiday List: The education department in Rajasthan has declared a two-day holiday for children in the month of September. As per this holiday announcement, schools will remain closed on 13 September and 16 September.
There will be a holiday for 2 days
On September 13, there will be a holiday in government and private schools across the state on the occasion of Ramdev Jayanti, Teja Dashami and Khejadli Shaheed Diwas. Due to the recognition and religious importance of Ramdev Jayanti, special prayers are performed on this day. Apart from this, schools will also remain closed on the occasion of Barawafaat according to Chandradarshan on September 16. Barawafaat is one of the major festivals of the Muslim community.
Why is Ramdev Jayanti celebrated
Ramdev is considered to be an incarnation of Lord Krishna. Ramdev Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate the birthday of Ramdev, a Hindu folk deity of Rajasthan. Ramdev is said to have dedicated his life to the upliftment of the poor and also had miraculous powers. Many people worship him as Ishta-Dev.
Barawafat is called Eid Miladunnabi
Baraawafat is also known as Eid Miladunnabi. It is one of the important days of the Muslim community. On this occasion, people stay awake all night and the teachings of the Quran and Deen are recited in mosques.