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J&K Govt Moves Kashmir Holiday for Urs Sheikh Noor-Ud-Din Sahib to Oct 9
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 02:04 AM
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The Jammu and Kashmir government has postponed the provincial holiday marking the Urs of Sheikh Noor-Ud-Din Sahib to October 9. The holiday, observed annually in the Kashmir region, was rescheduled by the administration.
The Jammu and Kashmir administration announced the postponement of the provincial holiday designated for the Urs of Sheikh Noor-Ud-Din Sahib. The holiday will now be observed on October 9 instead of its earlier date.
Sheikh Noor-Ud-Din Sahib, a revered Sufi saint, is commemorated each year with the Urs, which draws devotees from across the Valley. The provincial holiday allows government offices and educational institutions to remain closed for the observance.
The decision to shift the holiday was communicated through an official notice, though the specific reasons for the postponement were not detailed in the announcement. Authorities have urged the public to note the revised date for planning purposes.
Observances of the Urs typically include prayers, gatherings at the saint’s shrine, and cultural events. The revised holiday ensures that participants can observe the occasion without disruption to official schedules.
Sheikh Noor-Ud-Din Sahib, a revered Sufi saint, is commemorated each year with the Urs, which draws devotees from across the Valley. The provincial holiday allows government offices and educational institutions to remain closed for the observance.
The decision to shift the holiday was communicated through an official notice, though the specific reasons for the postponement were not detailed in the announcement. Authorities have urged the public to note the revised date for planning purposes.
Observances of the Urs typically include prayers, gatherings at the saint’s shrine, and cultural events. The revised holiday ensures that participants can observe the occasion without disruption to official schedules.