Bihar Day (Bihar Diwas) is observed every year on March 22, marking the formation of the state of
Bihar. It was on this day when the
British carved out the state from
Bengal in 1912. The day is a public holiday in Bihar.
Bihar Day was started and celebrated on large scale by Bihar Government in the tenure of
Nitish Kumar. Apart from India, it is celebrated in countries including the
United States,
Germany,
Britain (
Scotland),
Australia
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,
Canada,
Bahrain,
Qatar,
United Arab Emirates,
Trinidad and Tobago and
Mauritius.
Observance
Every year the Government of
Bihar issues a notification declaring the 22 March to be a public holiday to be celebrated as Bihar Day. This holiday applies to all the offices and companies under the jurisdiction of the State and central Government as well as Schools celebrate this day by organising various programmes participated by students.
See also
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Odisha Day
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Uttar Pradesh Day
Uttar Pradesh Day also referred to as UP Diwas or Uttar Pradesh Diwas in Hindi, is celebrated as foundation day of Indian state, Uttar Pradesh. It is observed on 24 January.
History
On 24 January 1950, the United Provinces was renamed as Ut ...
References
Festivals in Bihar
Indian state foundation days
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