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Viral post claims public holiday on June 6 for Bakrid. When is the holiday?

IndiaTimes Thursday, 5 June 2025 ()
A viral social media post falsely claimed that the Indian government declared a nationwide public holiday on Friday, June 6, leading to public confusion. The message stated that banks, schools, and government offices would be closed for an unspecified national event. However, the National Portal of India confirms that only June 7 is a gazetted holiday for Bakrid.
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