Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government on Monday issued an order postponing the 'Milad-e-Sharif' holiday from September 27 to 28. As a result, government offices, public sector enterprises and professional colleges will remain shut on Thursday, September 28.

Banks will also remain closed on Thursday as per the Negotiable Instruments Act.

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Meanwhile, authorities informed the public that September 27 will remain a working day for everyone.

The government rescheduled the holiday for Milad-e-Sharif after receiving requests from Muslim organisations in the last week. As per the government's holiday calendar, Milad-e-Sharif, commemorating the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad, falls on September 27.  

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