Indian Culture & Heritage·Key Changes
Islamic Festivals — Key Changes
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| Entry | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42nd Amendment | 1976 | Added 'secular' to the Preamble and strengthened the constitutional foundation for equal treatment of all religions and their festivals, including Islamic celebrations. | Reinforced the constitutional mandate for treating all religious festivals equally and strengthened the legal framework for protecting minority religious practices including Islamic festivals. |