New Delhi, July 7 -- The question about school holiday on July 7 on the occasion Muharram is making headlines. Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar began on June 27 and the 10th day of Muharram, known as Ashura, was observed on Sunday Hence, the most auspicious day of Muharram was observed on July 6, as per list of Gazetted holidays. This implies that July 7 will not be a school holiday.

Sunday holiday: All Sunday in July are non-working days, including July 6, 13, 20, and 27.

Kanwar Yatra: It is possible that some schools in Noida, Ghaziabad and Haridwar declare a school holiday due to Kanwar Yatra but no official confirmation has been made yet. Official announcement is awaited.

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