Public holiday: The Uttar Pradesh government has declared a public holiday on January 14. All government offices, schools and colleges will remain closed on January 14, Tuesday. This day is Makar Sankranti and the birth anniversary of Mohammad Hazrat Ali.
According to the holiday schedule released by the Uttar Pradesh government, a public holiday has been declared on the birth anniversary of Mohammad Hazrat Ali. However, emergency services will continue to function. Gonda ‘s CMO Rashmi Verma said that there will be a holiday in the office on this day. Emergency services will continue to function as before at all community health centers including the district hospital.
Public holiday: The Uttar Pradesh government has declared a public holiday on Tuesday, January 14, on the birthday of Mohammad Hazrat Ali. However, the festival of Makar Sankranti will also be celebrated across the state on the same day. Due to this, all government offices, schools and colleges of the Uttar Pradesh government will remain closed. Offices of the Health Department will also remain closed. But emergency services will continue as before.
Why is Muhammad Hazrat Ali’s birthday celebrated?
Mohammad Hazrat Ali falls on the 13th day of the Islamic month of Rajab. In the year 2025, it will be celebrated on January 14. Hazrat Ali Ibn Abutalib, the fourth Caliph of Islam and the first Imam according to Shia Muslims, came to this world. This is the same date. Therefore, on this day, according to the Islamic calendar, the birthday of Mohammad Hazrat Ali Shah is celebrated. He was born at the holy place of Mecca Kaaba. Uttar Pradesh is a public holiday on this day . Mosques are decorated. Namaz is offered. Muslim families gather to remember his contribution.
Makar Sankranti on 14th January, know its importance
Makar Sankranti festival has special significance in Hinduism. However, this festival is celebrated not only in India but also in the neighboring country Nepal. This festival is known by different names in different states of India. In North India, it is known as Makar Sankranti. In Tamil Nadu it is called Pongal, in Gujarat it is called Uttarayan. This festival is celebrated in different states according to different religious beliefs. In the year 2025, the festival of Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on 14 January.
On this day the Sun becomes Uttarayan. In other words, the Sun moves towards the north. Kharmas ends from this day. People start auspicious works. According to the Panchang, when the Sun leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn. The festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated on that day. On this day people bathe in the holy rivers Ganga, Saryu and worship and donate. It is believed that donating on this day gives virtue. It is also known as Khichdi.
