Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Kerala's Bakrid Holiday Change Sparks Political Controversy
The government in Kerala moved the Bakrid holiday from Friday to Saturday.
This upset the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), a political party.
They accused the government of having a hidden, possibly anti-minority, agenda.
The government said it changed the date to match when people were actually celebrating the holiday.
IUML was not pleased and said the government was trying to provoke the Muslim community.
The government responded by closing all schools and colleges on Friday, hoping to calm the situation, but criticism continued.
Kerala government changed the Bakrid holiday from Friday, June 6 to Saturday, June 7, 2025.
The change triggered a political row with IUML accusing the government of a 'communal agenda'.
The government stated the change was to align with the actual Bakrid celebration date.
IUML said the government's move was an attempt to provoke the minority community.
The government announced that all educational institutions would be closed on Friday, but criticism continued.
- Who
- The Kerala government, IUML, and educational institutions.
- What
- A political row over the Bakrid holiday.
- When
- Friday, June 6, 2025.
- Where
- Kerala.
- Why
- The Kerala government changed the holiday date to align with the actual celebration date.
IUML
Kerala Government
Holiday Date
IUML
Accused of implementing a 'communal agenda' by changing the holiday.
Kerala Government
Changed the holiday date to match the actual Bakrid celebration.
- Holiday
- Eid al-Adha (Bakrid)
- Original Holiday Date
- Friday, June 6, 2025 (originally)
- Revised Holiday Date
- Saturday, June 7, 2025 (changed)
- Critic of Change
- IUML
- Made the Change
- Kerala Government
- Educational Institutions
- Closed on Friday
Sources
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Bakrid Holiday 2025: Are banks closed or open on June 6? Check details
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on the occasion of Eid al-Adha 2025; check details
