The Punjab government has revealed its first official online portal, providing citizens with the convenience of purchasing sacrificial animals without having to leave their houses.
Before Eid-ul-Adha, this platform allows people to buy sacrificial animals online, using modern technology to make it more convenient.
The portal offers detailed listings of animals, complete with images, age, weight, species, breed, price, and pertinent details.
Assurances have been provided by officials from the Punjab Cattle Market Management regarding the security of the portal for transactions, which mandates ID card numbers from both buyers and sellers.
According to the MET office, if the month of Zilqad in Pakistan lasts for 29 days, Zilhajj will start on June 8. This means Eid-ul-Adha will be celebrated on June 17, 2024.
In the alternate scenario, should the month of Zilqad extend to 30 days, the advent of Zilhajj will commence on June 9, with Eid-ul-Adha following on June 18.
Nevertheless, the official announcement in Pakistan will be made by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee after the sighting of the moon of Zilhajj 1455.
Eid-ul-Adha, also called the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the two important Eid festivals celebrated by Muslims. It commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son to show his dedication to God.
Traditionally, the occasion is marked by the ritual slaughter of animals, with the meat distributed among family members and the less fortunate.
During Eid, Muslims honor Prophet Ibrahim by sacrificing animals over three days.
