Karachi Commissioner Hassan Naqvi has announced the setup of 22 cattle markets across seven districts of the city in preparation for Eidul Adha 2024. This decision aims to streamline the sale of sacrificial animals and eliminate illegal markets that typically emerge during the festival.
According to a statement, seven markets will be located within city limits, while 15 will be in the town areas. This plan follows recommendations from the Karachi Municipal Corporation (KMC) and town authorities to mitigate the spread of illegal cattle markets on streets and roads.
“This move will help eliminate illegal cattle markets that pop up in the city during Eidul Adha,” said Commissioner Naqvi. “We will take strict action against such markets and ensure the government’s writ is established,” he added.
A detailed notification outlines the distribution of cattle markets:
- District South: 3 markets
- Korangi: 4 markets
- East: 1 market
- Northern Bypass (Taiser Town): 1 market
- West: 3 markets
- Central: 5 markets
- Kemari: 3 markets
- Malir: 2 markets
Karachi Cow Mandi 2024 Locations:
- Ahsanabad
- TMC Sohrab Goth
- Muhammad Ground Usmanabad
- KDA Ground Surjani Town
- Bakra Nandi in Gul Muhammad Goth
- Sector 4 Orangi
- Sunday Bazar North Karachi
- Muhammadi Ground Liaquatabad
- IT Ground Shadman Town
- Afghan Ground FB Area
- Ismail Gabol Goth Malir
- Gulshan-e-Hadeed Chowrangi
- Lyari Bakra Piri
- Yousuf Goth Baldia Town
- Sunday Bachat Bazar near Hyper Star Clifton
- Old KTC Depot in Korangi
- Shah Faisal Colony
- Nursery in Landhi Town
- Sunday Bazar near Korangi Road
Eid ul Adha Holidays 2024
Sources indicate that Eidul Adha is expected to fall on June 17, 2024, pending the sighting of the Zilhajj moon. The Pakistan Meteorological Department notes that if Zilqad consists of 29 days, Zilhajj will begin on June 8, making Eidul Adha fall on June 17. If Zilqad extends to 30 days, Zilhajj will start on June 9, placing Eidul Adha on June 18.
The holiday period is anticipated to last from June 17 to 19, though practically, it will begin on June 15, as most government offices are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Eid ul Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the two major Islamic festivals. It honors Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. The faithful commemorate this by slaughtering animals, with the meat distributed among family, friends, and the less fortunate. The ritual sacrifice is performed over the three days of Eid, reflecting a spirit of sharing and charity.
