Saturday, December 20, 2008

Jaipur Holidays

Jaipur, the pink city is an ancient land of Rajputs. The city of Jaipur has always been enchanting and appealing with its majestic charm. The people of Jaipur celebrate each and every occasion, fairs and festivals, with all gusto and zeal. The festivals of Hindus and Muslims are celebrated, as per the lunar calendar. Festivity holidays do not fall on the same day every year and keep on changing. Apart from the national holidays, there are some restricted holidays, regarding which each organization makes its own judgment whether to grant or not. Here is a list containing important holidays in Jaipur, India.

Jaipur Major Holidays
  1. Idu'l Zuha/Bakrid (Feast of Sacrifice)
  2. Jan Muharram
  3. Republic Day
  4. Maha Shivratri
  5. Mahavir Jayanti
  6. Milad-Un-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday)
  7. Good Friday
  8. Easter Monday
  9. Buddha Purnima
  10. Independence Day
  11. Janmashtami
  12. Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday
  13. Id-ul-Fitr
  14. Dussehra
  15. Deepavali or Diwali
  16. Guru Nanak's Birthday
  17. Christmas Day

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