Unaffordable Sacrificial Animals
As expected and like always Prices of the sacrificial animals have been doubled as compared to the last year. Most citizens have consequently decided to give common sacrifice instead doing it individually. Security has been tightened in all the animal markets of country but still very few people visit these markets as most of them have contacted the animal’s contractors to buy the animals rather going to the market. The number of people who wants to celebrate Eid ul Adha is declining because of highly expensive cattle market, making a religious activity gloomy for them.
This year average Price of a healthy goat is not less than Rs 18,000, while a medium weight heifer cost around Rs 45,000 while last year price of a goat ranged from Rs 10,000 to Rs 13,000 and a heifer was sold for Rs 30,000 to 35,000 approximately.
Many cattle farm also step in at the cattle markets showing their highly ornamented and elegant animals. Even a catwalk was organized at Karachi Cattle market to display the beauty of sacrificial animals. The farm cattle cost above a million generally giving rise to a show off race among friends and relatives to buy the most expensive and classy animal for Eid ul Adha. Now the sacrificial animals are also available online with all the details.
Sugar crisis has already unsweetened our lives and the joy of savory Eid has also become sour due to inflation.
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November 26th, 2009 20:02 GMT
All over the world, during festive seasons, prices are lowered so that less fortunates can also participate. In Pakistan, business ensure that they increase their prices so that they would suck the every available drop of blood. Our govenment is utterly useless in addressing these issues. They are busy counting their share in this blood sucking ritual. Government can ensure the quality and prices of food and other commodities.
Lack of power, non availability of sugar, costly flour, rising prices, inflation and now sheeps/goats. It is a curse from Allah that we have such officials and government as a result of our deeds. We need to repent and help less unfortunates to best of our abilities.
Eid Mubarak to all
November 26th, 2009 21:34 GMT
@hina
well u hav put the hand on masses pulse……….really its d struggle of meeting the ends meet with respect…..
November 27th, 2009 12:19 GMT
best alternative is Celebrate the Spirit of Sacrifice. Spare the Animals.
November 27th, 2009 17:52 GMT
@confused
bad idea…..
December 2nd, 2009 14:18 GMT
December 2nd, 2009 15:37 GMT
@ confused Indian: they say that cows contribute a lot towards global warming, so if you want to save the planet, kill as many cows as you can. By the way, I rarely eat beef, I prefer chicken meat.
December 2nd, 2009 15:41 GMT
@ Hina: I bought a cow this year for Rs. 28,000 (last year I paid Rs. 25,000 for a cow of the same size). But if I’d waited until the third day, I’m sure it would’ve cost Rs. 20,000.
December 3rd, 2009 13:38 GMT
@ shakir,
thanks for information. i thought humans are the biggest green house gas generator!
December 3rd, 2009 13:59 GMT
@Shakir Sir
The prices were considerably less on Eid day but before it they were sky high. MY family bought a cow for 50K this year while last year we paid 38K for the same size.
December 3rd, 2009 14:57 GMT
@ confused indian: yes, humans do emit a lot of gas, but they’re being killed all over the world, especially if they’re Muslims, like in Kashmir, Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan.