Thiruvananthapuram: All educational institutions and state government offices situated within the boundaries of the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation will remain closed on Wednesday, November 11, following a local holiday declaration by District Collector Anju K S in connection with the annual Beemapally Uroos festival.

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The district administration has confirmed that the holiday will not affect any pre-scheduled public examinations, which will be conducted strictly as per the original timetable.

What is Beemapally Uroos festival?
The Beemapally Uroos, also widely celebrated as the Chandanakudam Mahotsavam, is a prominent 10-day annual festival held at the historic Beemapally Dargah Shareef in Thiruvananthapuram.

The festival commemorates the death anniversary of Saint Sayyidhathunissa Beema Beevi and her son Ashaikhu Sayidushaheed Maheen Aboobaker, both of whom are laid to rest at the shrine.

Believed to be descendants of Prophet Muhammad's family, Beema Beevi and her son were renowned for their healing powers, spiritual teachings and dedication to social service.

Over centuries, the shrine has developed into an enduring symbol of communal harmony in Kerala, attracting tens of thousands of devotees, pilgrims and tourists across all religious faiths and backgrounds every year.