Sunday means holiday, know what are the historical and religious reasons behind celebrating weekly holiday on Sunday.

Sunday Holiday As soon as the name Sunday comes, a day comes to our mind which is the time to relax, travel, eat something special, meet friends or do anything of your choice. After working for a week, everyone eagerly waits for this day. But have you ever wondered why there is a holiday only on Sunday or Sunday?

There is a reason behind any tradition or trend and the tradition of Sunday holiday is also linked to many historical and cultural reasons. We get its history from ancient Rome. There are many religious reasons behind this also. The basic reason why Sunday is considered a holiday in most parts of the world is religious beliefs and historical events.

sun worship day

Sun Day means day of the sun. In ancient civilizations, worship of Lord Surya on Sunday had special significance. This day is called 'Sunday' or the day of the Sun, because people used to worship the Sun on a fixed day. After the construction of churches, people started going to church for prayers on this day, after which it was declared a holiday with everyone's consent.

Historical reasons for Sunday holiday

In the fourth century the Christian Church declared Sunday a holy day. This day is celebrated to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. For the Christian community, this day is a time of prayers and religious activities. On this day all the followers were required to attend Mass and rest from normal work was mandatory. At the same time, the purpose of Sunday holiday in medieval Europe was to provide rest to all sections of the society as well as to promote religious faith. This day was considered important not only for worship, but also for spending time with family and community.

Ancient Rome and other cultures also had provisions for holidays, in which a day off was taken from work. When Christianity emerged, Sunday was considered a day of rest from work. The Industrial Revolution during the 19th century led to an increase in working hours. In this context, Sunday holiday became more important to provide rest to the workers. This was necessary not only for the protection of workers' rights but also for their mental and physical health. Today, Sunday is traditionally observed as a holiday in many countries, giving people a day off for their religious, family and personal lives. This practice has now become important in modern society.

Contribution of Roman Emperor Constantine

In 321 AD, the Roman Emperor Constantine declared Sunday a public holiday. He ordered that Sunday be made a holiday in the Roman week. However, he also said that farmers can work on this day. This practice gradually spread to Europe and when the population there became predominantly Christian, people started going to church on Sundays to pray.

sunday holiday in india

The Sunday holiday in India originated during the British rule. Earlier, Indian workers were forced to work on all days of the week, while for the British it was a day to go to church. Narayan Meghaji Lokhande, a mill worker, struggled for seven years to declare Sunday a holiday for Indian workers as well. After this, on June 10, 1890, the British government declared Sunday a holiday.

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