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West Bengal Government Revises Bakrid Holiday to One Day
The West Bengal government has revised its earlier order, reducing the Bakrid holiday to a single day on May 28. This decision cancels previously announced dates for the festival.
23 May, 10:04 — 23 May, 10:52
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual77d ago
West Bengal shifts Bakrid holiday to May 28, cancels earlier dates
The West Bengal government has rescheduled the Id-Ud-Zoha (Bakrid) public holiday to May 28, 2026, cancelling previous dates. Meanwhile, the Calcutta High Court upheld the state's notification restricting the slaughter of certain animals ahead of the festival, citing Supreme Court rulings.
By TOI NEWS DESK
Read full article →indian-expressMostly Factual77d ago
Bengal Government cuts Bakrid holiday to 1 day, revises earlier order
By Ravik Bhattacharya
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First report: Times of India · 23 May, 10:04|Full coverage: 2 · 48m|Window: 48m
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