Mizoram like some other states, was earlier a part of Assam. Most of the population in MIzoram is tribal and they are popularly referred to as Mizos. Like Meghalaya, it is a state that has a majority of Christians. The area of Mizoram is rather small. In fact, it is the 5th smallest state in India. Aizawl is the capital of Mizoram state. Champhai,Lunglei, Serchhip are some of the popular cities in Mizoram.
The state has rivers, valleys and several lakes. Mizoram has a large forest area. Like most other North Eastern states, it has rich flora and fauna. The state has a large number of bird species totalling nearly 635. Of these many are endangered. The biggest contributors to the economy is agriculture. In fact, agriculture is used as a means of sustaining the family rather than selling it for cash. However, the productivity for most part is very poor. Mizoram is also a big producer of Anthurium and Rose. both these are also exported to other countries.
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New Year's Day
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| January 02 | Thursday |
New Year Holiday
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| January 11 | Saturday |
Missionary Day
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| January 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| January 26 | Sunday |
Republic Day
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| February 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| February 20 | Thursday |
State Day
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| February 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| February 26 | Wednesday |
Maha Shivaratri
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| March 07 | Friday |
Chapchar Kut
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| March 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| March 14 | Friday |
Holi
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| March 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| March 31 | Monday |
Idul Fitr
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| April 10 | Thursday |
Mahavir Jayanti
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| April 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| April 18 | Friday |
Good Friday
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| April 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| May 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| May 12 | Monday |
Buddha Purnima
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| May 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| June 07 | Saturday |
Bakrid / Eid al Adha
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Second Saturday
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| June 15 | Sunday |
YMA Day
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| June 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| June 30 | Monday |
Remna Ni
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| July 06 | Sunday |
MHIP Day
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| July 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| July 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| August 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| August 15 | Friday |
Independence Day
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| August 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| September 05 | Friday |
Eid e Milad
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| September 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| September 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| October 02 | Thursday |
Gandhi Jayanti
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| October 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| October 20 | Monday |
Diwali
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| October 21 | Tuesday |
Diwali
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| October 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| November 05 | Wednesday |
Guru Nanak Jayanti
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| November 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| November 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| December 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| December 24 | Wednesday |
Christmas Holiday
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| December 25 | Thursday |
Christmas Day
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| December 26 | Friday |
Christmas Holiday
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| December 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| December 31 | Wednesday |
New Year's Eve
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