India has rolled out sweeping new restrictions ahead of Eid ul Adha, including a complete ban on the slaughter of cows and camels, raising fresh concerns about religious freedoms for Muslims across the country.
Key Restrictions Announced
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath chaired a high-level law and order meeting via video conference, instructing district administrations to enforce the measures strictly. He emphasized that no new traditions should be introduced during the festival and that Eid prayers must be held only at traditional mosque locations—no namaz on roads under any circumstances.
The UP government also ordered:
In Delhi, Kapil Mishra cited public hygiene and legal compliance as reasons for restricting sacrifices to authorized designated locations, warning of stern action against what authorities termed “animal cruelty”.
Eid ul Adha, also known as the “Feast of Sacrifice,” is being celebrated globally by Muslims on Wednesday, coinciding with the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The festival commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s (AS) willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah—a test of faith divinely interrupted when Allah replaced his son with a ram.
Muslims traditionally sacrifice goats, sheep, cows, and camels, distributing the meat among relatives, friends, and the underprivileged as an act of charity.
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