Livestock prices soar ahead of Bakrid
Livestock prices have surged ahead of the Islamic festival of Id-ul-Adha, or Bakrid, which is set to be celebrated on May 28. Many Muslims are visiting cattle markets to purchase sheep and goats for the ritual sacrifice known as 'Qurbani'. The cost of meat has increased significantly compared to last year, leading some farms to struggle with unsold stock.
- ▪The price of sacrificial livestock has increased, with meat now priced at ₹1,000-₹1,150 per kilo compared to ₹650-₹800 last year.
- ▪Farmers are focusing on buying young animals to rear for Bakrid, as they are more cost-effective.
- ▪Many butcheries are accepting bulk orders for pre-cut meat to be delivered on the festival day.
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The price of sacrificial livestock, especially sheep and goats, has gone up ahead of the Islamic festival of Id-ul-Adha (Bakrid).As the festival, due to be celebrated on May 28, draws closer, Muslims have been flocking to cattle market towns and farms in and around Tiruchi to secure their purchases.The animals are slaughtered in a ritual known as ‘Qurbani’ and one-third shares each of the meat are distributed among the needy, friends and relatives, and family.“Costs have increased substantially, as bulk orders of meat in butcheries that were being sold for ₹650-₹800 per kilo last year for Bakrid, are now priced at ₹1,000-₹1,150 this year, depending on the area.
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