The Indian government had recently withdrew the permission to export more than 25,000 goats and sheep from the western state of Gujarat just before the Islamic festival of Eid-ul Azha (Bakrid). This has irked India’s meat trade industry as the business has suffered heavy loss. Sheep flocks were brought to[Read More…]
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Having tough time buying ‘Bakra’ this Bakrid? Order it on WhatsApp!
If you are still having tough time buying sheep or goat for sacrifice on Bakrid, you don’t need to worry anymore. In fact, you can book your sacrificial animal on WhatsApp, with traders messaging you in English to hit a deal. They will even send you pictures of the ‘product’[Read More…]
Bangladesh’s capital flooded with blood streams after animal sacrifice
On Tuesday, the entire world celebrated Eid al-Adha, which is also known as ‘Bakrid’ (Sacrifice feast) in many countries. Thousands of animals including sheep, goats and cows were slaughtered on streets to mark the auspicious day which honours willingness of prophet Abraham to sacrifice one’s own son at the God’s command.[Read More…]