Thiruvananthapuram holiday on November 11: Schools and state government offices to close for Beemapally Uroos

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The order applies to institutions and government offices operating within the corporation's jurisdiction.District Collector Anju K S announced the holiday as devotees prepare to participate in the annual festival at Beemapally Dargah Shareef.

However, the district administration has clarified that public examinations scheduled in advance will take place according to the original timetable. The holiday declaration will not affect these examinations.Holiday applicable to schools and government officesThe local holiday covers educational institutions and state government offices situated within the boundaries of the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation.

The closure has been announced specifically in view of the Beemapally Uroos celebrations.Students appearing for pre-scheduled public examinations should note that the examinations will proceed without changes. The district administration has confirmed that the existing examination schedule will remain in force despite the holiday.The declaration is limited to the specified municipal corporation area.

The order does not state that the holiday applies across the entire Thiruvananthapuram district.What is the Beemapally Uroos festival?The Beemapally Uroos, also known as the Chandanakudam Mahotsavam, is a prominent annual religious festival held at the historic Beemapally Dargah Shareef in Thiruvananthapuram.

The 10-day celebration attracts tens of thousands of devotees, pilgrims and visitors from different parts of Kerala and beyond.The festival commemorates the death anniversaries of Saint Sayyidhathunissa Beema Beevi and her son, Ashaikhu Sayidushaheed Maheen Aboobaker, who are buried at the shrine.

According to local religious beliefs, both were descendants of the family of Prophet Muhammad.Beema Beevi and her son are remembered for their healing powers, spiritual teachings and commitment to social service. Their shrine has remained an important religious destination over several generations.Beemapally Dargah's significance in KeralaBeemapally Dargah Shareef is regarded as a symbol of communal harmony in Kerala.

The annual Uroos festival draws visitors from different religious communities and backgrounds, making it an important gathering in the region's religious and cultural calendar.The celebrations bring together devotees and tourists, with the shrine witnessing significant visitor participation during the 10-day festival.

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