Prices of sacrificial animals soar in UP’s Aligarh ahead of Eid-Ul-Adha

prices of sacrificial animals soared ahead of the Eid-Ul-Adha festival. Many people are finding it hard to buy sacrificial animals as COVID-19 lockdowns have badly affected their financial health. Eid-ul-Azha (Bakrid) is likely to be observed on July 21. However, it depends on the sighting of the moon. Eid-ul-Azha is also known as "Sacrifice Feast" is marked by sacrificing an animal, usually a sheep or a goat to prove their devotion and love for Allah. Post the sacrifice; people distribute the offerings to family, friends, neighbours and especially to the poor and needy.