Markets of animals for Eid-ul-Azha are setting up in different areas of Karachi. The prices, as everybody knows, are high and are not at all affordable for most of the people. People visiting the markets have to return back to their homes empty handed. Most markets are set up by cattle farmers who are selling animals at high prices, trying to make it a profitable business.
The sellers of animals are even setting up tents for their animals (people are charged with money for viewing the animals inside), where they keep their best or any unusual animal so that they gain popularity. People from elite class can afford expensive animals, therefore, it’s another way for them to show off what they have.
The reason for slaughtering halal animals is left behind and people are more interested in showing off. The sellers should be ashamed of selling animals at high prices and making sacrifice difficult for the poor ones.
DANIA ZEHRA
Karachi