Lakshadweep Announces Revised Holiday for Milad-Un-Nabi

On September 13, 2024, the General Administration & Protocol Department of the Government of Lakshadweep issued an important notification concerning public holidays in the Union Territory. The notification outlines a change in the holiday schedule for Milad-Un-Nabi, reflecting an adjustment to the originally planned date.

Key Points:

1. Revised Holiday Declaration: The competent authority of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep has officially declared September 17, 2024, as a closed holiday in observance of Milad-Un-Nabi. This revision replaces the previously scheduled holiday on September 16, 2024.
2. Scope of the Holiday: The revised holiday applies to all Government offices and institutions under the administration of Lakshadweep, as well as to banks and courts located at Kavaratti Island. This change ensures that all relevant public and administrative services are aligned with the new holiday schedule.
3. Reason for Change: The adjustment has been made to better accommodate the observance of Milad-Un-Nabi, a significant occasion in the Islamic calendar that commemorates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.