Telangana News: Telangana government declared holiday for Bakrid

Hyderabad: The Telangana government has announced a holiday for Bakrid, a festival celebrated by Muslims across the world.According to the Telangana calendar, the government has declared June 17 as a holiday.Telangana government may change holidays for BakridThe government may change holidays for Bakrid as the festival celebration is based on the sighting of the crescent.If the crescent is visible on June 7, Eid will be celebrated on June 17; otherwise, it will be celebrated on June 18.Shops in Hyderabad gear up for festival
Meanwhile, various shops in Hyderabad are gearing up for a surge in sales, which is usually witnessed a few days before Bakrid.Ahead of Bakrid, cattle traders from various regions such as Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra come to Hyderabad to sell their animals in temporary markets.These markets, set up every year, cater to a substantial demand for sacrificial animals during the festival.Apart from Bakrid, the Telangana government has announced a holiday for Eid-e-Ghadir, which falls on June 25. Bakrid
Bakrid is celebrated on the 10th of Zul Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The celebrations begin after prayers are offered at mosques and Eidgahs.Last year, there was a surge in interest in the demand for Qurbani services.This change in preference is mainly due to the convenience offered by Qurbani services, which include the entire process from animal purchase to doorstep delivery of meat.Since the festival is celebrated based on the sighting of the moon, the Telangana government may also make changes to the Bakrid holiday.