Alvida Jumma and Eid-ul-Fitr holiday: THESE states have a 4-day long weekend, check dates

Residents of Jammu and Kashmir and of Uttar Pradesh can gear for a long upcoming weekend. In view of Alvida Jumma, the last Friday of Ramadan, Jammu and Kashmir authorities issued an order rescheduling the holiday for Shab-i-Qadr, which was earlier slated for March 27.

“In partial modification of Government Order No. 2193-JK(GAD) of 2024 dated December 29, 2024 and Government Order No. 2194-JK(GAD) of 2024 dated December 29, 2024, it is ordered that the holiday on account of Shab-i-Qadr shall now be observed on 28th of March, 2025 (Friday) instead of 27th of March, 2025 (Thursday), in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir,” an order issued on March 26 by General Administration Department's Commissioner Secretary M Raju stated.

As per the order, the holiday on account of Shab-i-Qadr will now be observed on March 28, instead of March 27, in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Moreover, the District Magistrate of UP declared a public holiday on March 28. All government offices, schools, and colleges will remain closed on this day, Patrika reported citing official order issued by Magistrate Gourang Raathi. Meanwhile, March 31 will be observed as a national holiday on the occasion of Eid.

Notably, the holiday on Friday and Monday makes it a 4-day long weekend.

All to know about Alvida Jumma

The month-long fasting Ramadan is coming to a close, with Alvida Jumma, Alvida Jumma, also known as Jumat-ul-Wida, marking the last Friday of Ramadan 2025. It's time to know details about the most revered prayer of the day. Devouts will observe special prayers on Alvida Jumma – the last Friday of Ramadan.

Muslims worldwide partake in special congregational prayers at mosques while Friday afternoon prayer is considered special and is called Jumma Namaz. The prayers assume more significance during this month of fasting and so does the Friday prayer that falls in the last week of Ramadan.

Jumma prayer at Jama Masjid in the national capital – Delhi, will start around 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM following a sermon at 1:00 PM. Although, the timing of Friday prayers varies from city to city, some mosques keep two congregations to provide a chance to larger gathering to offer congregational prayers. The month long fasting culminates into Eid festivities which will be celebrated with vigour and enthusiasm across the world on March 30 or 31, depending on moon sighting.