A 17-year-old boy, Surya Pratap, was stabbed to death by his friend Asad in Ghaziabad's Khoda Colony over an argument stemming from a Bakrid invitation, leading to a fatal altercation.
Bengaluru traffic police have announced extensive road closures and diversions across six zones on Thursday for Bakrid prayers, affecting key routes like Millers Road, Bannerghatta Main Road, and the BGS Flyover, with alternate routes provided.
A dispute in Mira Road, Thane, over housing goats for Bakrid rituals in a residential society escalated into protests, scuffles, and a bizarre pig-carrying incident, requiring police intervention to restore order.
India prepares for Eid-Ul-Adha (Bakrid) on May 28, 2026, with multiple states declaring holidays, including Delhi, Kerala, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, and Haryana, to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim's devotion through prayers, sacrifice, and charity.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed the CUET UG 2026 exam scheduled for May 28 due to the Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) holiday. Revised dates will be announced later. Candidates should check official websites for updates.
Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra has ordered strict enforcement of animal welfare laws for Bakrid, targeting illegal transportation, unauthorized slaughter, and animal cruelty. Sacrifices are to be permitted only at designated locations, with a ban on slaughtering prohibited animals and dumping remains openly.
