The Maharashtra government has heeded the request of Muslim leaders and declared September 29 as a holiday in observance of Eid-e-Milad. This year, a unique coincidence occurs as Anant Chaturdashi, marking the final day of the Ganesh festival, falls on September 28, coinciding with the celebration of Eid-e-Milad, which commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad.

Given the significance of processions during both Anant Chaturdashi and Eid-e-Milad in Mumbai and other regions, a delegation from All India Khilafat approached Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to address the situation, stated a PTI report.