Muslims across India will observe Eid al-Adha (Bakrid), an important religious festival, later this week. The festival is expected to fall on either May 27 or May 28, with the exact date determined by the sighting of the moon.
Bakrid is a gazetted holiday in India, and several states including Kerala, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, and Haryana have already declared holidays for the occasion. In most parts of the country, the festival is likely to be celebrated on May 28, 2026.
