This year there shall be only one day Holiday for Bakarid in Bengal

Suvendu Adhikari Government’s decision
Till now the previous the Trinamool Congress Government used to give 2 days’ holiday for Bakari Id

Kolkata (Bengal) – Under the leadership of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, the Bengal government has taken another significant decision by reducing the Bakrid holiday. The festival will now have only a one-day holiday, on May 28. The All India Trinamool Congress government used to grant a two-day holiday for Bakrid.

Bengal Finally Ends 2-Day Bakri Eid Appeasement

Only a one-day holiday for Bakri Eid in Bengal this year. A major decision by Suvendu Adhikari.

Until now, the previous Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government used to grant a 2-day holiday.

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Completely refrain from sacrificing animals prohibited by law – Appeal by Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind to the Muslims of West Bengal.

Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind president Maulana Mahmood Madani has appealed to Muslims amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Bakrid. He said that the practice of animal sacrifice is an important act of worship in Islam and that every Muslim should make an effort to offer a sacrifice.

However, he emphasized that all guidelines issued by the government and all rules laid down by the local administration must be strictly followed. He also appealed to Muslims to completely refrain from sacrificing animals prohibited by law.