The Telangana government has announced a holiday for Bakrid, a festival celebrated by Muslims worldwide.
As per the Telangana calendar, the government has declared the holiday on June 17.
Telangana govt may change holidays for Bakrid
The government may change the holiday for Bakrid as the celebration of the festival is based on the sighting of the crescent moon.
If the crescent moon is sighted on June 7, Eid will be celebrated on June 17; otherwise, it will be on June 18.