On May 1, India joins almost 80 countries in observing International Labor Day or International Workers’ Day.
On this day in 1886, workers around the world agitated for better working conditions and higher wages.
It has been almost a century since Labor Day was first observed. But there is still uncertainty about who decided it should be a holiday.
The western state of Maharashtra celebrates May 1 as “Maharashtra Day” and commemorates its accession to statehood in 1960.
It is marked by a parade in the state’s capital Mumbai, attended by many high-ranking government officials, including Maharashtra’s governor.
Schools, offices as well as the stock markets remain closed on this day.
Follow India Real Time on Twitter @indiarealtime.