Krishnanagar, Maharajgunj, Kapilvastu Municipality and Yashodhara Rural Municipality in Kapilvastu have declared a holiday for non-essential offices and schools on Friday.
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Four local levels in the district have declared a public holiday on Friday for the Muharram festival, celebrated by both Muslim and Hindu communities.
Krishnanagar, Maharajgunj and Kapilvastu municipalities and Yashodhara rural municipality have declared a holiday for village and municipal offices, ward offices, health institutions and educational institutions except for essential services.
In memory of the Islamic religious leader Hazrat Imam Hussain, the Muslim community has a tradition of worshipping his idol using Tahajiya Baba (paper and wood).
The Hindu community here also celebrates this festival with the religious belief that worshipping Tahajiya fulfills wishes.
