April witnesses a one-day closure in Nagaland, including April 10 (Wednesday) for Id-ul-Fitr. This Muslim festival marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting and prayer.
Date & Month | Day | Holiday |
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April 10 | Wednesday | Idul Fitr |
April 13 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
April 27 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
Eid al-Fitr, meaning the "Festival of Breaking Fast" in Arabic, is the first of two fundamental festivals in Islam. This celebration signifies the conclusion of Ramadan, the sacred month of fasting for Muslims. It is observed during the initial three days of Shawwāl, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar, recognizing that, due to the lunar calendar used in Islam, it may fall in any season of the year. Similar to Eid al-Adha, another significant Islamic festival, Eid al-Fitr is distinguished by the communal prayer (ṣalāt) performed at daybreak on its inaugural day. The occasion is marked by official receptions, private visits, friendly greetings, gift exchanges, donning of new clothes, and visits to the graves of relatives.
Despite the closure, Nagaland ensures that online banking facilities remain accessible, facilitating seamless financial transactions.