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AI app to help goat farmers get fair price with weight estimates

Being developed by CIRG, app to ensure farmers get right price for goats during fesitivals like Eid

National Holiday on June 7 for Bakrid: What's open and closed across India?

Eid al-Adha, or Bakrid, is expected to be observed on June 7, 2025, in India. Due to this festival, school, collges, public offices are likely to remain closed. Here's what's open and what's closed

Kerala govt revises Bakrid holiday to June 7, faces backlash over cutback

The Kerala government on Thursday announced that Saturday, June 7, will be a public holiday in observance of Bakrid, following reports that the festival will be celebrated across the state on that day. Earlier, the government had declared Friday, June 6, as the holiday for Bakrid. However, with the festival falling a day later, authorities have revised the decision. As a result, June 6 (Friday) will now be a regular working day. The updated holiday on June 7 will apply to all government offices, public sector undertakings, educational institutions including professional colleges, and institutions governed by the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the government order said. Officials said the change was made to ensure the holiday aligns with the actual date of celebration observed by the people. The Muslim Students Federation (MSF), the student wing of the Indian Union Muslim League, criticised the Kerala government for cutting the Bakrid public-holiday period to a single day. In a

World Environment Day 2025: How to make this Bakrid 2025 eco-friendly?

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on Jun 5 to save nature. Also, Bakrid 2025 will be celebrated tomorrow, June 6. So, let's celebrate both simultaneously with eco-friendly habits

Bakrid 2025 watchlist: Top OTT shows, films to stream or catch in theatres

Eid-ul-Adha brings families together, and this year's festival weekend seems like an ideal time for film and OTT lovers. With big releases in June 2025, Indians can enjoy back-to-back entertainment

Eid-ul-Adha 2025 moon sighting: When is Bakrid celebrated in India?

May 27 is the date of the crescent moon sighting for Eid-al Adha 2025 for Dhu Al Hijjah 1446 AH in Saudi Arabia. Verify the dates of moon sightings and festivals in India and other nations for Bakrid

Fasting month ends, Eid Ul Fitr to be celebrated across Gulf on Sunday

Eid Ul Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting and holy month of Ramzan, will be celebrated in most of the Gulf countries on Sunday. The holy month of Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days, depending on when the crescent moon is sighted. Taking the lead, Saudi Arabia declared that Sunday will be the first day of Eid Al Fitr after observers spotted the Shawwal crescent earlier on Saturday evening. Similarly, the Crescent Sighting Committee at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs announced on Saturday evening that the crescent moon was sighted and Sunday will be the first day of Eid in Qatar. The United Arab Emirates' Moon Sighting Committee also announced Sunday as the first day of Eid. Most Gulf countries are likely to follow the confirmation with their own announcements.

Portion of two-storey mosque collapses in old Delhi, no one injured

Onlookers and police personnel were seen running away from the spot as dust from the debris gushed through the narrow lane where the religious structure stood

Stock market holiday: Are NSE, BSE shut on Eid al-Adha, June 17? Check here

Stock market holiday today, June 17, 2024: Both the BSE, and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remain shut on account of Bakri Eid, affecting all trading segments, including equity derivatives

Eid-ul-Adha 2024: When will Muslims celebrate Bakra Eid in other countries?

Eid-ul-Adha is an auspicious festival celebrated by Muslims every year across the world on the tenth of Dhu al-Hijjah. Here's when the festival will be celebrated in different countries

HCs express discontent over last-minute animal slaughter pleas before Eid

Despite the occasion of Bakra Eid being marked on calendars, High Courts often receive pleas regarding animal sacrifices a day before the festival

Eid-ul-Adha: PM Modi greets people of India and Muslim country leaders

Muslim communities celebrate Eid ul Adha all over the world today. PM Modi also sent a letter of greeting to Muslim country leaders

Stock market holiday: NSE, BSE to remain shut today on account of Bakri Eid

Stock market holiday was changed from June 28 to June 29 after the Maharashtra government issued an order, postponing the data of the Bakri Eid holiday in the state

Eid-ul-Adha 2023: Date, History, Importance, Celebration in India

The Islamic community all over the world celebrates the festival of Eid-al-Adha, also known as Eid-ul-Zuha. The celebration marks Prophet Ibrahim's commitment to Allah with his status forfeiting his c

Stock market holiday on Bakri Id rescheduled to June 29 from June 28

This comes after the Maharashtra government postponed the Bakri Id holiday in the state to June 29 from June 28

Strictly follow govt guidelines while offering sacrifice on Eid: Jamiat

Prominent Muslim organisation Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind on Monday urged Muslims to strictly follow government guidelines while offering sacrifice on Eid-ul-Azha and not to share pictures of slaughtered animals on social media. Eid ul-Azha, also called the festival of sacrifice, will be celebrated on Thursday. Muslims across the globe offer sacrifice of animals as permitted by law in their respective countries as a symbol of the willingness and obedience to God that Prophet Ibraham showed in offering his son Ismael as sacrifice. In a statement, Jamiat Uleme-e-Hind chief Maulana Arshad Madani said that in view of the current situation, it is important that Muslims take precautionary measures while offering the sacrifice of animals. He urged them not to share pictures of slaughtered animals on social media. Madani also urged Muslims to strictly follow the government guidelines while performing 'qurbani (sacrifice) and not to sacrifice prohibited animals. He urged them to take the ...

UP Police strengthens security, ramps up deployment ahead of Bakrid

Police pickets have also been put up at places considered communal hotspots and UP-112 vehicles have been directed to be deployed in sensitive areas and routes.

Uttar Pradesh celebrates Eid-ul-Adha amidst Covid pandemic curbs

Eid-ul-Adha was celebrated across Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday with limited number of people offering prayers at mosques amid gathering curbs due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Fear of resurgence of Covid casts shadow over Bakrid celebrations in Kerala

The fear of resurgence of the COVID pandemic after a drop in cases this month has forced the government to take stringent measures, casting a shadow over Bakrid celebrations in Kerala on Wednesday.

Eid to be working day for CBSE officials for finalising class 12 result

Eid will be a working day for the CBSE officials on Wednesday as the board has to meet the deadline for preparation of class 12 results, examination controller Sanyam Bhardwaj said.