Holiday in Thiruvananthapuram:  In Thiruvananthapuram, November 22 has been declared a municipal holiday to celebrate the start of the yearly Uroos festival at the Beemapally Dargah Shareef. According to the District Collector, all state government offices and educational facilities inside the boundaries of the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation shall continue to be closed.

The Deputy Collector has instructed that the self-government offices and government agencies will continue their election-related tasks. Public exams that were originally planned won’t be impacted by the holiday.

The dates of the Beemapally Uroos event are November 22–December 2. The examination of nominations for local body elections also takes place on November 22. Thiruvananthapuram voters will cast ballots in two stages on December 9 and 11. The city will cast ballots on December 9.

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What is Uroos festival?
Uroos, also known as “Urs” or “Urus,” is an annual celebration honoring the anniversary of a Sufi saint’s passing. The celebration, which takes place at the saint’s shrine, includes religious rites, processions, and public events. Typical customs include raising flags and reciting religious texts. Depending on the area and the saint being honored, different activities and timings apply. For instance, the Mampuram Uroos is associated with Sayyid Alavi Thangal, and the Beemapally Uroos in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, commemorates Beema Beevi and her son.

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