There are seventeen public holidays in India every year based on significant religious and cultural dates. On these days, state and central government employees get a paid holiday. If employees need to work for some reason, their employers will have to compensate them. Furthermore, in some states, there may be provisions for alternate paid holidays.
India is a democratic country with multi-linguistic and cultural diversity and the seventh-largest country in the world, with a population of more than 1.3 billion. In a country with such demographics, the government finds difficulty in sustaining democracy. Elections play a vital role in democracy, and people have the right to elect the government of their own choice.
Muharram marks the start of the Islamic New Year and is a public holiday in India. It is a day off for the general population, workers, and schools. Furthermore, most of the businesses are closed on this day. Muharram is mainly an Islamic holiday, but people following other religions also take part in celebrations.
Indians celebrate Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd October in memory of Mahatma Gandhi whom we call ‘Bapu’ or ‘The Father of our Nation’. Gandhiji was an outstanding leader who taught us to live simply and truthfully. He was responsible for getting India freedom and is respected all over the world for the principles he stood for.
In a constitutionally secular country like India, where people of almost every faith and religion reside in harmony, everyone celebrates festivals with extreme joy. Islam is the second major religion in India and has many festivals of its own, like Eid ul Fitr Bakrid or Eid al Adha, Muharram, Eid ul Juha, etc. Among them is Eid e Milad or Barawafaat.
Indians celebrate Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd October in memory of Mahatma Gandhi whom we call ‘Bapu’ or ‘The Father of our Nation’. Gandhiji was an outstanding leader who taught us to live simply and truthfully. He was responsible for getting India freedom and is respected all over the world for the principles he stood for.
Celebrated on 25th December, Christmas Day is one of the most sparkling Christian public holidays in India. It is a public holiday which commemorates the birthday of Jesus Christ. Being a secular nation, India serves as a home to all religions, and Christianity is a crucial part of this diverse cultured country.