News India Live, Digital Desk: Muharram 2025: Indian festivals and holiday calendars always get a little entangled with people – especially when a religious festival falls on Monday or Tuesday! In such a situation, everyone thinks, ‘Dude, have to go to office/school the next day or have a holiday?’ This time Muharram 2025 A similar confusion about the festival is going on whether there will be a holiday on July 6 or on 7 July? If you are in this confusion about what will be open in your city and what closed, then this information is very important for you.
Is Muharram on 6 July or on 7 July? Learn the real date
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According to the Islamic calendar, the 10th day of Muharram month, Ashura (Ashura) It is celebrated, which is in memory of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed.
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In the year 2025, Islamic month Muharram Ended on July 6, 2025 will n 7 July, 2025 (Monday) Ashura or Muharram will be celebrated. This is the day when people of Shia community take out fresh and condolence meetings.
So, now it has become clear that the main day of Muharram i.e. Public holiday 7 July 2025 (Monday) Will be there
So what will be open/closed in India on 7 July 2025 (Monday)?
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Government Banks (Government Banks): All over India Government banks will remain closed. However, note that private banks may have a holiday in certain states or cities, which will depend on the state government calendar. But the government banks will remain closed due to national holiday.
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Government Offices: Central and state governments All offices will remain closed. It comes under a national gazetted holiday.
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Schools and colleges: most Schools and colleges will also be closed. Some international or private institutions may work with their convenience, but usually students and teachers will be discharged.
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Post Office: The post offices will remain closed.
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Stock market: The stock market will also be closed.
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Markets and Shops: Usually, shops in some parts of the big city where the procession comes out Partially or can remain closed throughout the day. But markets in other cities and residential areas will remain open, but trade may be slightly reduced.
Whose what will happen and who will have to be digital?
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ATM and online services: ATM machines and all digital services like net banking, mobile banking, UPI 24 × 7 will be available. You can use these services at any time.
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Public Transport: Buses, trains and other public transport services will continue to operate normally, but the processions may cause diversion or delay on some routes.
Muharram is a day of peace and contemplation. The government gives this holiday in honor of all those citizens who celebrate this day according to their religion. Therefore, if you are planning any work to the bank or government office, then leave it on July 7 and settle it before that. Spend the holiday in your family and your spiritual progress.
