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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.

23 May 2026 3:34 pm