India, March 31 -- The stock market will remain closed on Monday, March 31, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Apart from equities, even the currency derivatives segment is closed on Monday, though the commodities derivatives segment will be closed for the morning session, but will be open for the evening session, from 5 pm to 11:30 or 11:55 pm.

Eid-ul-Fitr, also known as the "festival of the breaking of the fast" is celebrated at the end of the Ramadan. India is celebrating Eid on Monday as the crescent moon was sighted on Sunday, marking an end to the month-long Ramadan period.

Source: BSE Website

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