Hyderabad family to sacrifice sheep weighing 128 kg for Eid al-Adha

A family in Hyderabad is set to sacrifice a 1.5 lakh-rupee sheep, weighing 128 kilograms on the occasion of Eid al-Adha (also known as Bakri-Eid). According to the sheep's owner, Mohammed Sarwar, name of the sheep is Pyari Mohammed and feeds on dry fruits, apples, milk and chickpeas.

Hyderabad: On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, a family in Hyderabad is set to sacrifice a 1.5 lakh-rupee sheep, weighing over 130 kilograms for the festival.

According to the sheep's owner, Mohammed Sarwar, his family aims to sacrifice a healthy and strong animal every year.

"Every year as we celebrate Eid al-Adha, we aim to sacrifice a strong and healthy animal in the name of God. Our family has been following this tradition for decades. Our sheep named, Pyari Mohammed, weighs 128 kilograms and feeds on dry fruits, apples, milk and chickpeas," he said.

Sarwar also said, "We take him for a walk twice a day. He will be sacrificed in the name of the Almighty on the day of Eid al-Adha. We hope God accepts our sacrifices and helps us get rid of the coronavirus pandemic soon."

He further added, "This breed of sheep is known as 'vilayati'. It is brought for 'Khurbani' (sacrifice) on the occasion of Eid al Adha."

It is to be noted that this year, Eid al Adha (also known as Bakri-Eid) is being celebrated from Thursday evening and will end on Friday evening.

(ANI Report)