June brings three bank holidays in Nagaland, with June 17 (Monday) observed for Bakrid.
Date & Month | Day | Holiday |
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June 8 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
June 17 | Monday | Bakrid / Eid al Adha |
June 22 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
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, combined with the standard closure on the second and fourth Saturdays, underscore Mizoram's commitment to preserving its cultural identity.