Tag: Qurbani

  • Why is section 144 imposed in Lahore?

    Why is section 144 imposed in Lahore?

    The Punjab government has enforced Section 144 in Lahore to forbid the sale of sacrificial animals on highways, streets, and alleys.

    The imposition of section 144 will maintain law and order in the city and ensure smooth traffic flow during the lead-up to Eid-ul-Azha, according to the government.

    Under this restriction, the sale and purchase of sacrificial animals are restricted to eight designated Qurbani markets within the city.
    This ban is effective immediately and will remain in place until June 20.

    The decision was made following a recommendation from the Deputy Commissioner of Lahore, who emphasised the need for such measures in the public interest, as per the Home Department in Lahore.

    Authorities have warned that any violation of Section 144 will be met with strict action to ensure compliance.

  • Expect to pay 10,000 on Eid to your butcher

    Expect to pay 10,000 on Eid to your butcher

    Butchers in Karachi have released the rate list for slaughtering animals on Eid ul Azha.

    On the first day of Eid, it will cost 20 thousand rupees to slaughter a heifer. The rate for goats has been fixed at 10 thousand rupees, and for camels, it has been set at 40 thousand rupees.

    The Qurbani rate will be almost half on the second and third day of Eid.

    However, rates are expected to skyrocket as Eid draws closer.

  • NCOC Eid ul Azha guidelines: Sacrifice is not allowed at home

    The National Command Operation Centre (NCOC) has announced numerous guidelines for Eid ul Azha, which will be celebrated tomorrow, Wednesday, in Pakistan. The NCOC has recommended that no Qurbani should be allowed at home/residential areas, reported Samaa.

    The government has requested the public to follow all the precautionary measures as the country is heading towards the fourth wave of coronavirus.

    The Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) regarding Qurbani include:

    Provinces to initiate awareness campaigns to educate people on the spread of the virus during meat distribution.

    Religious leaders told to encourage collective Qurbani.

    The skin of sacrificed animals will not be given to banned organisations.

    Minimum persons to be allowed at the Qurbani site.

    Last week, Special Assistant to the PM on Health, Dr Faisal Sultan stated that it is mandatory to wear masks and maintain distance from the crowds even for unvaccinated individuals.

    Following the outbreak of the Delta variant in Karachi, more restrictions have been imposed in various parts of the country. The positivity rate on July 20 remains at 5.25 percent.