Events & Festivals in Madhya Pradesh

Hijri New Year (Al-Hijra) Event

In India, Hijri New Year (1st Muharram) is observed by Muslim communities, but the main public observance is on the 10th day of Muharram (Ashura). The way it is marked varies across different states, with Shia and Sunni communities observing it differently.

Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Mawlid) Festival

Eid Milad-un-Nabi, or Mawlid, marks the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad and is observed on 12th Rabi’ al-Awwal. It is celebrated with processions, mosque illuminations, special prayers, and charity, especially in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Lucknow, and Kolkata.

Arbaeen (Chehlum) Event

Arbaeen, or Chehlum, is observed 40 days after Ashura, marking the end of the mourning period for Imam Hussain. It is a solemn religious occasion, with Majlis (sermons), mourning processions, and charity. Major observances in India occur in Lucknow, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Srinagar.

Rang Panchami Festival

Celebrated mainly in Maharashtra and parts of Madhya Pradesh, Rang Panchami marks the fifth day after Holi, continuing the festival of colors. People celebrate by splashing colored water, dancing, and enjoying traditional music, keeping the festive spirit of spring alive.