Mumbai: The schools and colleges in Maharashtra will remain closed tomorrow, September 17, 2024 (Tuesday) on account of Ananth Chaturthi (Ganesh immersion ceremony), according to the academic holiday calendar.
In addition to this, the educational institutions will also remain closed on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, on account of Eid-e-Milad. The Maharashtra government had rescheduled this holiday from September 16 (Monday) to the aforementioned date after concerns about the festival’s date clash with the Ganesh immersion ceremonies.
Schools Closed in Odisha: Apart from this, due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, all schools and institutions in the Bhubaneswar metropolitan area of Odisha will be closed on September 17, 2024. Government offices will also be closed for the first part of the day. On that day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi would introduce the Subhadra Yojana in Bhubaneswar.
Schools Closed In Uttar Pradesh: In honor of Anant Chaturdashi and Vishwakarma Puja, colleges and schools in Uttar Pradesh will also be closed tomorrow, September 17, according to the official holiday schedule released by the state's Department of Basic Education.
As the information above is derived from a generic holiday calendar, it is encouraged that the stakeholders verify with the school or college to get correct information about their particular educational institution.
On the other hand, the Eid-e-Milad holiday was observed by schools in Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana on September 16.
This day is celebrated to honour the last messenger of Allah, Prophet Muhammad (SAW), who was born on this day, which is commemorated from Sunday night to Monday night.
Schools Closed Due To Heavy Rains
Meanwhile, because of the persistent rains last week, schools in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh were shuttered. There is a forecast for very high rainfall in several portions of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). There is a possibility of isolated, intense rainfall in East Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand. There are currently no changes regarding school closings; students can contact their respective schools to learn the most recent details.
