Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Chairman Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rehman has said that collective sacrifice should be given priority.
Addressing a press conference today (Thursday), Mufti Muneeb said that cattle markets will be set up within walled-off concrete structures as opposed to open markets as has been the tradition.
The religious scholar further said that the Sindh government’s permits for collecting animal hide validated last year will be applicable this year as well. “The buyers of animal hides should transfer the skins to preservation centres soon after procuring them,” he added.
Mufti Muneeb said the buyers of animal hides should transfer the skins to preservation centres soon after procuring them.
He said that the Sindh government’s permits for collecting animal hides validated last year will be applicable this year as well — new permits will not be needed for those who procured them earlier.
Mufti Muneeb also urged the spraying of disinfectants in the sacrificial areas to stem the spread of coronavirus.
The religious scholar advised the government to ensure that sick animals do not find their way into the markets and said that both sellers and buyers wear masks.
He maintained that charity or sadqa cannot be a substitute for sacrifice.
Earlier on June 30, Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah said that the province was not in favour of setting up cattle markets ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
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