Salman, Arbaaz up for grabs at Rs1,71,000 each

JAIPUR: With only a few days left for Eid-Ul-Zuha, Jaipur’s Bakra Mandi (goat bazaar) is in full swing ahead of the Muslim festival. Talk of the town is a pair of goats, named Salman and Arbaaz, each costing Rs171,000.

Eid-Ul-Zuha, the festival signifying spirit of sacrifice, will be celebrated on Friday. Muslims all around the world offer animal sacrifices on the festival in deference to Prophet Ibrahim who is believed to have agreed to slaughter his son, Ismail, on Allah’s command.

Goats with varied price tags are available in the market that comes up every year ahead of the festival in front of the Eidgah on Delhi Road.

Hundreds of goat sellers from nearby places are here. But Salman and Arbaaz are the pride of the entire flock. Each weighs over 200 kg.