Dubai: The abattoirs section at Dubai Municipality has completed preparations for Eid Al Adha in order to protect public health, ensuring a safe sacrifice during the festival.
Eid Al Adha this year starts on October 4. Scores of people are expected to sacrifice an animal as part of tradition.
Ahmad Al Shammari, head of the abattoir section, said: “The section will use the most advanced facilities and apply the best international practices in slaughtering the animals in line with our religious and traditional values.”
Those who want to sacrifice livestock should first get the approval of authorised slaughterhouses and have the meat inspected to ensure safety and protect health.
Ali Tahir Al Hammadi, head of abattoir operations, said the public should be aware of the dangers of slaughtering outside the designated abattoirs and using the services of “roaming butchers”.
Abattoir service charges will remain the same: Dh15 to check and slaughter a small animal (sheep or goat); Dh30 for a calf, Dh40 to Dh45 for a cow; Dh60 to Dh65 for a camel. The price includes vet inspections, skinning and cutting the meat into four parts.
The slaughtering time starts after Eid prayer, and extends for three more days. “So, no need to rush to slaughter on the first day of Eid,’ he added.
