West Bengal Shifts Bakrid Holiday to May 28, Cancels Earlier Dates The West Bengal government's decision to shift the Id Ud Zoha (Bakrid) holiday to May 28 has sparked controversy among the state's Muslim population.
On its surface, the move appears as a routine adjustment to the public holiday schedule. However, closer examination reveals a complex interplay of faith, law, and politics.
The cancellation of earlier announced holidays on May 26 and 27 is significant because it affects the community's plans for observing the three day festival, which marks the end of Ramadan and commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail.