Indore, Madhya Pradesh: A goat in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore has become the centre of attraction on the eve of Eid Al Adha, also known as the ‘festival of sacrifice’.
According to the owner of the black goat, Moin Khan, the animal weighs 175 kilos and is priced at a whopping Rs550,000 (Dh27,100, or about $7,386).
Khan said that the goat has been fed on cashew nuts, raisins and almonds.
Khan told ANI: “This black goat of Punjabi breed, which has been reared for 10 months, weighs about 175 kilogrammes and its height is about 4 feet. People have put the price of black goats up to Rs5.5 lakh (about $7,384) but I have been rearing the goat for 10 months and will sacrifice on the day of Eid Al Adha.”
Eid is an occasion of joy and peace, where people celebrate with their families, let go of past grudges and make meaningful connections with one another. Around the world, Eid traditions and festivities vary and many countries have unique cultural approaches to this important festival.
Eid Al Adha is one of two major festivals in Islam, and is a holiday celebrated by all Muslims.
The festival marks the conclusion of the pilgrimage to Mecca, known as Haj. At the end of Haj, Muslims throughout the world celebrate the holiday. Eid Al Adha, translated, means the Festival of Sacrifice.
