June brings four bank holidays in Mizoram, with June 17 being observed for Bakrid. Regional holidays, coupled with the standard closure on the second and fourth Saturdays, underscore Mizoram's commitment to preserving its cultural identity.
Date & Month | Day | Holiday |
---|---|---|
June 8 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
June 15 | Saturday | YMA Day |
June 17 | Monday | Bakrid / Eid al Adha |
June 22 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
June 30 | Sunday | Remna Ni |
June brings four bank holidays in Mizoram, with June 17 (Monday) being observed for Bakrid.
Bakri-Id, also recognized as the 'Festival of Sacrifice,' is an annual celebration observed by the Muslim community worldwide. The festival honors the sacrifice made by Prophet Ibrahim of his son and signifies the conclusion of the Hajj pilgrimage to the sacred city of Mecca. Key customs on this day include the distribution of meat among relatives and the recitation of takbir. Falling on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the twelfth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, this festival holds significant importance. Here are further details about Eid al-Adha 2024.
Regional holidays, coupled with the standard closure on the second and fourth Saturdays, underscore Mizoram's commitment to preserving its cultural identity.