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Tamil Nadu ban cow slaughter: Madras HC orders immediate ban ahead of Bakrid

The Madras High Court has issued a complete prohibition on cow slaughter across Tamil Nadu. This directive applies to all days, including the eve of Bakrid. The court's decision stems from a Public Interest Litigation concerning the sacrifice of cows and calves. Officials are instructed to enforce this ban strictly.

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Bakrid 2026: 200 wishes, HD images, messages, quotes and WhatsApp status for your friends and family on Eid-Ul Adha

Happy Bakrid (Eid al-Adha) Mubarak 2026 Wishes Images: On May 28, 2026, Muslims around the world will gather to honor Eid-Ul-Adha, or Bakrid. This uplifting celebration marks the unwavering faith and sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim. As families connect through social media, the air will be filled with heartfelt messages, prayers,…

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Bakrid 2026 celebrations: Check which roads are blocked in Bengaluru and how to get around them

Bengaluru traffic police have announced extensive diversions and road closures across six zones on Thursday for Bakrid prayers. Commuters should plan ahead as key routes like Millers Road, Bannerghatta Main Road, and the BGS Flyover will be shut. Restrictions begin early, with KG Halli facing the longest closure. Alternate routes…

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Eid Ul Adha 2026 State-wise Holiday List: Check when will Delhi, Kerala, and Uttar Pradesh observe Bakrid holidays across India

Eid Ul Adha 2026 holiday list India: Muslims across India prepare to celebrate Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakrid, this week. The festival is a gazetted holiday, with many states announcing closures. Delhi, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Telangana will observe the holiday on May 28, 2026. Uttar Pradesh has declared a…

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Bakri-Eid Bank Holiday Today: Are banks closed or open in your state for Eid-UI-Adha/Id-ul-Zuha) on May 27, 2026?

Bank holiday today: Banks across numerous Indian states will be closed today, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, for the Eid-ul-Adha festival. This holiday, also known as Bakrid or Id-ul-Zuha, affects banking operations in specific regions.

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Bakrid Date in India 2026: Check Eid-Ul-Adha holiday date in Bangalore, West Bengal, Delhi, Kerala, Haryana and and other states

Bakrid 2026 Holiday: India gears up for Eid-Ul-Adha, or Bakrid, this week, with celebrations expected on May 28, 2026, following moon sightings. Several states, including Delhi, Kerala, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, and Haryana, have announced holidays. The festival commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's devotion and involves prayers, ritual sacrifice, and charity.

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Bank holiday for Bakrid 2026: Are banks closed on May 27 or May 28? Check state-wise holiday list

Bank holiday: Banks will observe closures for Bakri ID (Id-Uz-Zuha) on May 27 and 28, 2026, with dates varying by state. This divergence follows central and Telangana government decisions to shift the holiday to May 28. Customers should verify local bank holiday schedules before planning transactions.

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Bakrid 2026 Date: When will Kerala celebrate Eid-ul-Adha? Check holiday update and market closure

Bakrid celebrations in India are set for May 28, 2026, with Kerala announcing a two-day holiday. The stock markets will observe a closure on May 28. This date adjustment followed the non-sighting of the crescent moon, impacting the start of Dhul-Hijjah and the festival's timing.

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Eid Al-Adha 2026 date: Is Bakrid on May 27 Or 28? What changed after moon not sighted

Is Bakrid 2026 on May 27 or May 28? Bakrid or Eid al-Adha will be celebrated across most parts of India on May 28, 2026, after the Dhul-Hijjah crescent moon was not sighted earlier this week. Several governments and institutions revised their holiday schedules, while Jammu and Kashmir will observe…

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Two days holiday for Bakrid in Kerala

Kerala government employees will enjoy a double holiday next week. May 27 and May 28 are now declared holidays for Bakrid. This decision grants a two-day break in the middle of the week. All government offices, public sector undertakings, and educational institutions will observe the holiday. This follows a similar…

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SBI Bank Holiday Alert 2026: SBI branches may remain closed for up to 6 days from May 23-28 due to weekend, strike and Bakrid

SBI bank holidays May 2026: SBI branches may be closed for up to six days from May 23, 2026, due to a weekend, a proposed two-day staff strike, and the Bakrid holiday.

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Happy Eid-ul-Adha 2024: 25 meaningful Eid Mubarak quotes and messages to send on Bakrid

Eid-ul-Adha, also known as Bakrid, is a major celebration for Muslims worldwide. And unlike many other festivals and days, Eid is not celebrated on a fixed date. When Eid is observed depends on moon sighting, typically starting first in Gulf regions and later in South Asia.

The Times of India

BJP MLA, eight others booked for threatening family during Bakrid celebrations

Sharanu Salagar, a BJP legislator from the Basava Kalyan Assembly constituency, and eight others were booked for allegedly barging into a house in Hiremath colony in town and threatening the family members during Bakrid celebrations.

The Hindu

Special prayers offered at Idgahs, mosques on Bakrid in Vijayawada

Muslims celebrated Id Ul-Adha (Bakrid), the festival of sacrifice, across Vijayawada on Thursday.

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Sri Ram Sena members beat up cattle trader

Sri Ram Sena members assaulted a young cattle trader on suspicion of publicly slaughtering animals on the occasion of Bakrid festival at Mushtigeri village in Bagalkot district on Thursday.

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Bakrid celebrated in Yadgir

Several thousands of Muslims in Yadgir district celebrated Bakrid, also known as Id-al-Adha, with gaiety on Thursday.

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Religious fervour, charity mark Bakrid in Telangana

Distribution of ‘qurbani’ meat and other food items to the poor marked the festival, symbolising the spirit of sacrifice and compassion for the poor.

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Telangana High Court seeks reports on cow slaughter, orders to ensure law and order on Bakrid

The Telangana High Court directs Chief Secretary and DGP to file reports over cow slaughter and orders DGP to ensure law and order is maintained during Bakrid festival.

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Organisations help facilitate a smooth process for Bakrid sacrifice

Eid-Al-Adha is just around the corner, and Qurbani is a sacrifice that is offered at the time by Muslims across the world. Muslims around Bengaluru and abroad, have cut down on buying a sheep during Bakrid, as they live in apartments that do not have enough space to perform the…

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CM greets people on the eve of Bakrid

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Happy Eid-ul-Adha 2023: Eid Mubarak Wishes, Messages, Quotes, Images, Greetings, Facebook & WhatsApp status

Eid-ul-Adha, also known as Bakra Eid, Bakrid, Eid Qurban or Qurban Bayarami, is one of the most auspicious Islamic festivals.

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Additional SP named nodal officer for prevention of illegal cow slaughter

J. Kulasekhar, Additional Superintendent of Police (Law & Order), is named the nodal officer for the prevent illegal transportation and slaughter of animals. Superintendent of Police P. Parameswara Reddy has announced the decision taken as a ‘precautionary measure’ ahead of bakrid, which falls on June 29.

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Dip in demand for sheep worries farmers as Bengaluru gears up for Bakrid

With Eid-Al-Adah, also known as Bakrid, just around the corner, Muslims in Bengaluru are gearing up to celebrate the much-awaited festival. However, farmers and shepherds are heading back home disappointed with the poor demand for sheep.

The Times of India

Happy Eid-al-Adha 2023: Top 50 Eid Mubarak Wishes, Messages and Quotes to share with your friends and family on Bakrid

Eid-al-Adha is celebrated to commemorate the devotion of Abraham and Ishmael. This year it will be celebrated on June 28. It is known as the festival of sacrifice and is a festival of immense religious significance in Islam. On this day, Islam believers and followers remember the prophet Ibrahim's willingness…

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Deonar abattoir sets up 38 sheds for Bakrid, traders get QR code passes

MUMBAI: With Eid-ul-Azha or Bakrid, the three-day festival of animal sacrifice (June 29-July 1) a week away, the BMC-run Deonar Abattoir is being readied to house and trade in thousands of goats, sheep and cattle (buffalo).

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