1. Muharram / Ashura – July 6, 2025
Muslims worldwide observe Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. On the 10th day, known as Ashura, they mourn to honor the martyrdom of Imam Hussain. In 2025, they are expected to observe Ashura on July 6. Many Indian states recognize the day as a public and bank holiday.
2. World Nature Conservation Day – July 22, 2025
World Nature Conservation Day is observed globally to promote awareness about protecting natural resources and maintaining a healthy environment. Organizations and schools conduct plantation drives, awareness campaigns, and workshops to encourage sustainable practices.
3. International Friendship Day – July 30, 2025
Celebrated worldwide, International Friendship Day honors the value of friendships in promoting peace and understanding. People express appreciation for their friends through messages, gifts, and social media shoutouts.
Important Religious and Cultural Festivals holiday in July 2025
4. Guru Purnima – July 10, 2025
Guru Purnima is a revered festival honoring spiritual and academic teachers. Observed by Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains, this day falls on the full moon of Ashadha. Devotees pay homage to their gurus, attend Satsang, and reflect on their teachings.
5. Sawan Month Begins – July 11, 2025
The holy month of Sawan begins on July 11, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is marked by fasting, temple visits, and Kanwar Yatra, where devotees fetch Ganga water and offer it at Shiva temples.
6. Sawan Shivratri – July 23, 2025
Shivratri during the month of Sawan holds special significance. Devotees observe fasts and perform night-long worship of Lord Shiva, seeking blessings for health and happiness.
7. Hariyali Teej – July 27, 2025
Celebrated mainly in North India, Hariyali Teej marks the arrival of monsoon and the reunion of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Women dress in green, apply mehendi, and sing traditional songs.
8. Nag Panchami – July 29, 2025
Nag Panchami is a traditional Hindu festival dedicated to serpent gods. Devotees offer milk to snake idols or real snakes and pray for protection and well-being.
National and International Observances
9. Van Mahotsav Week – July 1–7, 2025
Van Mahotsav is a nationwide tree-planting campaign celebrated during the first week of July. Schools, colleges, and communities participate in planting trees to promote afforestation and ecological awareness.
10. MHIP Day (Mizoram) – July 6, 2025
Observed in Mizoram, MHIP Day honors the Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl (women’s organization) for its role in women’s welfare and development. It is a regional holiday.
11. Tulsidas Jayanti – July 31, 2025
Tulsidas Jayanti commemorates the birth of the great saint-poet Tulsidas, author of the Ramcharitmanas. Celebrations include recitations of Ramayana, spiritual gatherings, and cultural events.
12. Shaheed Udham Singh Martyrdom Day – July 31, 2025
This day marks the sacrifice of freedom fighter Udham Singh, who avenged the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. It is observed with patriotic events, especially in Punjab and Haryana.
Regional Holiday and State Observances in July 2025
13. Kharchi Puja (Tripura) – July 3, 2025
This important regional festival in Tripura is dedicated to the 14 deities worshipped by tribal communities. It involves elaborate rituals and a public holiday in the state.
14. Harela (Uttarakhand & Himachal Pradesh) – July 16, 2025
Harela is an agricultural festival marking the sowing season. It’s celebrated with tree planting and cultural programs promoting nature and local traditions.
15. Behdienkhlam (Meghalaya) – July 14, 2025
Celebrated by the Pnar tribe, this unique festival aims to drive away diseases and evil spirits through ritualistic wooden pole processions. It’s a major regional holiday.
16. Bonalu (Telangana) – July 21, 2025
Bonalu is a vibrant folk festival where devotees offer food and prayers to Goddess Mahakali. Streets come alive with drumming, dances, and colorful rituals.
17. Drukpa Tshechi (Sikkim) – July 28, 2025
Observed in Sikkim, Drukpa Tshechi commemorates Buddha’s first teaching. Monasteries hold prayer meetings, and devotees engage in religious observance and meditation.
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